as in historical
belonging to an earlier time period
The politician argued that anachronous laws enacted centuries ago should be revised or repealed.
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Edward Horn, Delray Beach Henry Ford and Elon Musk The recent vandalism nationwide of Tesla vehicles as a protest of Elon Musk raises a historical question: Was vandalism of Ford cars and trucks ever directed against Ford?—
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The spokesperson highlighted the two national historical parks named for Tubman.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, Russia blamed Israel for an incident in which an antiquated Syrian S-200 anti-aircraft missile destroyed a Russian military transport while targeting Israeli fighter jets, killing all 15 Russian personnel aboard.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Too many fouls, not enough freedom for creativity and an antiquated two halves format have kept him from diving in.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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The historic program last won the title in 2016, led by MVP Breanna Stewart.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton preserved historic details like century-old shelving and original onsen (hot spring) plumbing without crossing into museum territory.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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This means old proxies for productivity, such as time at the desk or visible busyness, are quickly becoming obsolete.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In an era when career uncertainty—marked by layoffs, automation, shifting regulations, and changing expectations—traditional notions of job security are becoming obsolete.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Harvard Business Review,
25 Mar. 2025
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There are also displays dedicated to how Cartier translated the traditional arts of China, Japan, Iran, Egypt and the Russian Empire, where the House of Fabergé was famed for its decoratively colorful designs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The idea came from my frustration with traditional methods used to teach hospitality management.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit is offering a $500 reward per set for the return of the antique doors.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, Edward Jones has proactively addressed past disparities.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Anachronous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anachronous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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