as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
Stone Age attitudes about the raising of children
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Many across the political spectrum, including USDA insiders, acknowledge that the Farm Service Agency systems are complex and archaic and that some of its systems are in need of reform.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
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The grease, which then floated to the surface of the water, could be skimmed off the top and eaten — providing a calorie-dense food source for the archaic people.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Just pay attention to apple list of vintage and obsolete devices, which includes the iPhones that can’t be updated at all.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the technology that the Pentagon developed on its own often became obsolete before a weapon was even deployed.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Jackson hoped that the exhibition would counter the misconception that medieval women were universally downtrodden drudges.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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The handball-esque sport was initially favored by medieval monks and knights but quickly became popular among French royalty — which is why it was typically played indoors, like in palaces.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Bondi said the jail's antiquated security cameras cut off for one minute every night.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The Taung Child’s remains were found alongside other smaller prey remains and eggshells in what may be a prehistoric raptor’s nest.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The Neumark-Nord site in central Germany is turning out to be a prehistoric goldmine, and not just for bones.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Keep reading for more of my mom’s Wayfair picks for modernizing a dated living room, with deals up to 81% off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
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This cohort goes by many names: influencer is the most popular, creators the most respectful, streamers or vloggers the most dated and narrow.—
Randall Lane,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest (heart attack) Adults 19 and older should not take more than 350 mg of magnesium per day to avoid side effects and reduce the chance of toxicity.10 7.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The current challenge to the gondola project is 16 months old and counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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