of old

idiom

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

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This is good news for owners of old power supplies, most of which lack native 12VPWR connectors, although adaptors are usually included with graphics cards that use the new connector. Antony Leather, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Chucking them in the trash isn’t a great option, because landfills are full of old clothing. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Starbucks' holiday menu this year saw the return of old favorites (like the Peppermint Mocha) and new drinks (like its line of Cran-Merry Refreshers). Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024 They were constructed of old timber piles that are submerged 20 feet in the sand and bedrock, according to Jessica Kahn, public works director for the city of Capitola. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024 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 8 Jan. 2025.

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