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Of yore

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The phrase adds an old-fashioned, romantic flavor to descriptions, suggesting nostalgia or antiquity. SlideThe love stories of yore often speak of unbreakable devotion.
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Used in literature to evoke a fairy-tale or ancient world; not common in everyday conversation. SlidePoets of yore often used sonnets to express their feelings.
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Refers to an indefinitely distant past, often used to create a sense of history or folklore. SlideThe castle walls witnessed the secrets of yore.