some time ago

phrase

: at some point in the past
Some time ago, I read that the restaurant had closed.

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In addition, cast options expired some time ago with many moving on to other projects. Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 July 2026 As for why Stranden is in and McDonough is out, Deadline states that the latter exited the project some time ago for undisclosed reasons. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 Standen takes over from Neal McDonough in the lead role with the former exiting the project some time ago for undisclosed reasons. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Although each new rhetorical blow against the alliance brings a fresh shock, analysts say that Europe got the message some time ago. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for some time ago

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“Some time ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/some%20time%20ago. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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