old-time

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In other words, it's old-time politics writ large for the Democrats.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of a time in the past.

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  • Many cuts have a familiar direction sure to please old-time Masekela fans, and produced to emphasize the accessible melodies, Masekela's affable vocals, and his convincing and mellow horn playing. —  Audiophile Audition Headlines
  • Need some kind of radio playing in the background, just for that old-time officey feel? —  CNN.com
  • YANKEE STADIUM may have old-time touches, but the view looking out is dominated by a video board that is 59 feet high. —  Hartford Courant blogs
  • The age of electronic transfers has made possible stealing of funds that makes old-time bank holdups look tame by comparison. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • At once, it conjures old-time Brooklyn and the frontier spirit. —  Bats
 

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