a long time ago

idiom

: far in the past : not at all recently
It happened a long time ago.

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Of course, 2019 was a long time ago, and last year was the first time he’s finished a season above .904 since then. Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025 Deerfield Beach joined forces with BSO a long time ago. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025 This fact proved the importance of creating a mobile-friendly experience a long time ago. Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 While 81 years seems like a long time ago, the heroism and inventiveness displayed by Owens then is still seen as relevant today. Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for a long time ago

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“A long time ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20time%20ago. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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