: of or relating to the past
long-ago leaders
: the distant past
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 May 2025
And the long-ago established economic law of supply and demand means that taking millions of cars out of the supply could by itself drive up prices.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Not too long ago, it was reported that Flick wanted a versatile full back capable of playing on either flank to provide back up to Alejandro and Jules Kounde, who were both injured or lacking match fitness for the Champions League semifinal second leg KO to Inter Milan.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
The long-ago Fly Girl debuted on the show in 1991 as a backup dancer for New Kids on the Block.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 May 2025
And the long-ago established economic law of supply and demand means that taking millions of cars out of the supply could by itself drive up prices.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Noun
The Hunt-heaviness stems from the creative decision that actually saved Mission: Impossible long ago: The writers decided to start creating lasting consequences for their protagonist’s actions.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Not too long ago, it was reported that Flick wanted a versatile full back capable of playing on either flank to provide back up to Alejandro and Jules Kounde, who were both injured or lacking match fitness for the Champions League semifinal second leg KO to Inter Milan.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Long-ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-ago. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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