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Recent Examples of long ago
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Not long ago, Chicago drivers were scrambling to protect their catalytic converters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Thater and Govan both recall a long-ago discussion about Thater’s love of Zumthor’s work, and his use of concrete in Austria’s Kunsthaus Bregenz contemporary art museum.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Not long ago, credit card debt was falling A few years ago, America didn’t have much of a credit card problem.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Not long ago, Chicago drivers were scrambling to protect their catalytic converters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Those were the circumstances under which my mother surprised me with one additional detail about her long-ago time in Paris.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Thater and Govan both recall a long-ago discussion about Thater’s love of Zumthor’s work, and his use of concrete in Austria’s Kunsthaus Bregenz contemporary art museum.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, desperate to connect with the grandeur of antiquity and left bitterly disappointed by his visit to Rome, eventually arrived in this once-vibrant center of the extended Greek empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Best known for Colonial Williamsburg, this charming city invites travelers to slow down and step into a bygone era.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Director Michiel Van Erp draws memorable performances from his cast while screenwriter Frank Houtappels’ wistful story reminds us of a bygone era and how reconciling with your past can sometimes be the hardest thing to do.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Her stunning debut memoir is about how trauma upends narrative structures, and the struggle to write about it anyway despite its unwieldiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But the memoir still invites scrutiny for its apparent contradictions.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Travis Reed, who was a fire captain with the now-defunct Briar Volunteer Fire Department, admitted to coercing a minor into producing child pornography in September, according to a summary of facts in the case.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Van Halen were the first major band to openly praise us, and that led the way for most metal bands to cite us as influences, much to the annoyance of the now-defunct critics.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans had not become extinct.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Since then, the editing capability of CRISPR has been tested on everything from developing disease treatments to engineering drought-resistant crops to resurrecting genes of extinct species.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Delegation meeting uplifted the departed and living Ald.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Expect Marquise Lightfoot, a twitchy 235-pound edge rusher, and Mizzou transfer Damon Wilson to step in for the departed first-rounders.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Toss expired toiletries, old school papers, worn clothes, and unused winter gear to simplify your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the best players in the world, Yamal scored 16 goals for Barcelona in La Liga this past season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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