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How to use the word centuries-old in a Sentence?

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It took me 10 days to buy it off 10 different priests who each had a stake. I was immediately struck by the beauty of the property, even though when I bought it in the 1980s it was crumbling and dilapidated. The gardens, the centuries-old trees, the views are spellbinding. I needed a rural home and I lived there for 35 years.

Owner Maria Silvia Papais

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Our lawsuit demonstrated for the first time that the Emoluments Clauses, centuries-old anti-corruption protections embedded in the Constitution, can be enforced and that Emoluments Clauses mean federal officials can not accept anything of value from foreign or domestic governments, the Supreme Court's decision.

Karl Racine

Found on CNN
3 years ago

In fact, as is the case with Iranian Jews, Iranian Christians are constitutionally guaranteed parliamentary representation. Major cities such as Tehran and Isfahan are home to large Christian communities with centuries-old churches.

Benjamin Weinthal

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

I feel like a million bucks when I wear handloom saris, i know I am supporting weavers who need help in accessing new markets and customers. So many of our crafts are dying and it would make a big difference if everyone did their bit to support our centuries old talent.

Gayatri Rangachari Shah

Found on CNN
8 years ago

We are a people who believe in religious tolerance and coexistence based on our centuries-old heritage.

Sri Lanka

Found on FOX News
9 years ago

My government is promoting peace and friendship among our people after overcoming a cruel terrorist conflict. We have people who believe in religious tolerance and coexistence based on centuries old religious heritage.

Maithripala Sirisena

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

We are a people who believe in religious tolerance and coexistence based on our centuries old heritage.

Sri Lanka

Found on FOX News
9 years ago

Lunar resource exploration should be based on the same methods that have guided humans on their centuries-old exploration of terrestrial resources.

Angel Abbud-Madrid

Found on FOX News
9 years ago

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    (used of persons) bound to a tract of land; hence their service is transferable from owner to owner
    A appellative
    B adscripted
    C articulate
    D unsealed