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Example sentences for: old-world

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One can readily assess the relative status of establishments that refer to themselves as Eats, Diner , or Restaurant . One can also assume that in the United States a pub is at least one step above a bar , although a saloon may be a par with a pub since it connotes by-gone as opposed to a British (and therefore old-world) elegance.
Little wonder that foreign-born Israelis, especially those who were taught old-world manners, soon learn to parrot another abbreviated sabra expression: they describe the offender as having a Padas Pa(rtsuf) d(oresh) s(tira) a face that invites a slap.
In 1950, Winston Churchill spent time on the island painting the fishing port, an interest that ensured its standing as an idyllic, old-world fishing village.
Reversing roles and recasting the behemoth, the spot transfers the old-world authenticity popularly associated with microbrews to Miller.
In recent years a gleaming new high-rise zona turista has sprung up to confront the old-world hotels and distinguished quintas (rural estates) of Madeira’s more peaceful past.