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age-old

[eyj-ohld]

adjective

  1. ancient; from time immemorial.

    an age-old tradition.



age-old

adjective

  1. very old or of long duration; ancient

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of age-old1

First recorded in 1900–05
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His steep tariffs imposed on both ally and adversary have unleashed retaliatory taxes and fears of a debilitating global trade war, while also straining age-old international alliances.

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Vote trading is an age-old tradition at the contest.

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The age-old tension between artistic originality and commerce was explored, and our team failed at finding a compromise.

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"We don't want anyone to get hurt but you do get the odd injury - it's an age-old problem," Mr Allan said.

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Many see it as just the latest chapter in an age-old tale of U.S. aggression.

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