of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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Unfortunately, Nadal was a shadow of the Nadal of old, and Zverev breathed easy after mostly cruising past the Spaniard in three sets. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 22 May 2025 This, in combination with its retread of old ideas – a corporation chasing the protagonists because of some ancient relics – wasn't a solid hook for the more casual crowd. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025 In a way, the project in fact nods to Dice’s legendary status with a list of old school, newer and new school collaborators that include friends like Carl Cox, The Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola, Skrillex and rapper Trinidad James. Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 May 2025 Hayakawa’s first film was the excellent Plan 75 (2022), which deftly built a picture of Japan, just a few years into the future, dealing with its surplus of old people by offering a cash bonus to anyone who volunteers to check out early. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 May 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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