of old
phrase
formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old
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Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Those wealthy individuals are the ones who own the government, not the class of old people.
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Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Remove any remaining pieces of old line and clean out dirt, grass, and debris.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Those wealthy individuals are the ones who own the government, not the class of old people.
—
Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Remove any remaining pieces of old line and clean out dirt, grass, and debris.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for of old
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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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