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Recent Examples of ago
Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The segment was hurt comparatively by the Olympics last year, with the company holding European rights, as well as a tough comparison for CNN, which was in the midst of election coverage a year ago.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The firm reported an operating profit of €582 million, up 28 percent from the year-ago period, on higher revenue and a 2 percent drop in operating expenses.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Three years ago, two Sudanese men stumbled into a police station in the desert town of Tazirbu.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The segment was hurt comparatively by the Olympics last year, with the company holding European rights, as well as a tough comparison for CNN, which was in the midst of election coverage a year ago.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The chain’s traffic was flat compared with the year-ago period, but menu price increases and a higher mix of premium protein options boosted sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The firm reported an operating profit of €582 million, up 28 percent from the year-ago period, on higher revenue and a 2 percent drop in operating expenses.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
Adverb
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Taylor has since addressed the criticism and said her character’s experience aligns with those of Black women's real lives.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rice has 20 catches in three games this fall since.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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DeCosta has taken some notable swings before past deadlines, acquiring the likes of middle linebacker Roquan Smith, cornerback Marcus Peters and edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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New York rents have always been a running joke for most of the country, but the market has been in overdrive these past few years.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Schulz's Restaurant Open since 1953, this old-school haunt feels like it's been lifted straight from a bygone era.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The couple liked the high ceilings and substantial windows, as well as the nine bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms that referenced a bygone era.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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