ancient history

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as in open secret

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Recent Examples of ancient history Rome, Italy Rome tops the list of the most walkable cities in the world, thanks to its unmatched mix of ancient history, cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks. — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 Those two 10-game winning streaks that raised World Series hopes in Wrigleyville feel like ancient history. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026 The perfect mix of ancient history, world-class cuisine, and unbeatable shorelines—what's not to love? — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ancient history
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open secret
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  • Distillation is an open secret among rivals in the US tech sector.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • But McDaniel said Strauss' behavior had been an open secret for years.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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