a long time ago

phrase

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

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The overhaul of Dulles International Airport, unveiled on Wednesday, would probably have happened a long time ago if it was not owned by the federal government. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 July 2026 Insiders claimed that Cruise came to terms with his and Suri’s estranged relationship a long time ago. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026 Luxury used to be defined as housing that cost $1 million or more, but that milestone was passed a long time ago. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Now that the fairy tale ended a long time ago, their incredible businesses, tremendous leadership, and franchises — moats — keep them a big part of the S & P 500 and the biggest part of tech, which is the biggest part of everything. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 June 2026 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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