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age-old customs and beliefs
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Meanwhile, quaint towns and villages such as Grasmere and Keswick offer a glimpse into traditional Lake District life, complete with charming shops, age-old British pubs, and rich Cumbrian history.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
The race is heating up as Democrats are newly engaged in an age-old debate over how much weight to give seniority in deciding top committee spots.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Matcha production is steeped in tradition, from the meticulous tea collection on small farms to the age-old practice of grinding leaves into a fine powder using stone mills.
—Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
The race is heating up as Democrats are newly engaged in an age-old debate over how much weight to give seniority in deciding top committee spots.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Matcha production is steeped in tradition, from the meticulous tea collection on small farms to the age-old practice of grinding leaves into a fine powder using stone mills.
—Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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