: of or relating to the past
long-ago leaders
: the distant past
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Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But the courts are saying no and are not afraid, showing the spirit of those long-ago minutemen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Not too long ago, access to high-growth private companies was limited to a select few—primarily institutional investors, elite venture firms or insiders close to the founding team.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Best fit: Sullivan has relationships with a few Rangers from his long-ago time as John Tortorella’s assistant and as 4 Nations coach.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But the courts are saying no and are not afraid, showing the spirit of those long-ago minutemen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Just golfed with Obama not too long ago… and look forward to finishing my round with Trump !
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Not too long ago, access to high-growth private companies was limited to a select few—primarily institutional investors, elite venture firms or insiders close to the founding team.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Long-ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-ago. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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