: of or relating to the past
long-ago leaders
: the distant past
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 July 2024
No quotes from long-ago laureates in this one — just Colby’s own brilliance.
—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024
Among much of the senior campaign leadership, the harsh reality had long ago been accepted.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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Adjective
Facing a wave of unfavorable press coverage, Biden quit the presidential primary race before any Democratic nominating contest votes were cast.
Flock to the media and embrace the spotlight
That long-ago, arrogant Joe Biden offers a road map for a 2024 comeback against Trump.
—David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 July 2024
No quotes from long-ago laureates in this one — just Colby’s own brilliance.
—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Noun
The people responsible for operating schools lost sight of discipline’s critical role long ago.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024
Among much of the senior campaign leadership, the harsh reality had long ago been accepted.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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“Long-ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-ago. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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