age-old
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of age-old
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Wall Street’s age-old structural paradox is back in the spotlight: juggling conflicts of interest between sell-side research analysts and their employers’ dealmaking businesses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The system, officially rolled out in April, relies on facial recognition and fingerprints instead of the age-old practice of getting your passport stamped at a booth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
For Ambrositsch and Keller, the key to survival lies in navigating those challenges while refreshing the age-old formula.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian said California politicians are repeating age-old mistakes of trying to arrest their way out of a mental health crisis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Such age-old activities include tickling, wiggling, bouncing, and finger playing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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