ancient wisdom
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Our analysis bridges ancient wisdom and modern science," said Han bixian, the first author of the review published in the Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
Today, we’re beginning to see widespread application of Indigenous knowledge to forest management, tapping into this ancient wisdom.
From Scientific American • Oct. 15, 2023
The fablelike novel’s middle sags beneath confusing story lines and clunky dialogue — word salad posing as ancient wisdom.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
It comes from real pain, war, exploitation — and seeks to apply ancient wisdom to the present age of technology.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022
Some ancient wisdom entrusted only to her parents?
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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