long since
adverb
1
: long ago
promises long since forgotten
2
: for a long time
has long since been a devoted friend
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The Republican Party has long since passed the point of no return.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Residents have long since been relocated, receiving compensation and new homes of the equivalent size elsewhere within the borough of Croydon.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
How long since Rhaenyra last felt at home?
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Residents have long since been relocated, receiving compensation and new homes of the equivalent size elsewhere within the borough of Croydon.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
How long since Rhaenyra last felt at home?
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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“Long since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20since. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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