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Recent Examples of long ago
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Vatican long ago had offered to help facilitate peace talks, and Francis had regularly called for peace and dialogue from the altar of the basilica.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Hegseth may not know that the U.S. suffered twice as many casualties as the Spanish in that long-ago battle, the prelude to a needless and costly war of aggression.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This is another strong year from not that long ago.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Vatican long ago had offered to help facilitate peace talks, and Francis had regularly called for peace and dialogue from the altar of the basilica.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Remi Wolf, whose youthful genre-hopping will give a jolt to a fest that’s heavier on long-ago hits.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Hegseth may not know that the U.S. suffered twice as many casualties as the Spanish in that long-ago battle, the prelude to a needless and costly war of aggression.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many of the antiquities in the Palmyra museum were sent to Damascus for safekeeping after the start of the civil war.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And while those other examples may be from a bygone era of joyful abandon, the current moment leaves a lot to be desired.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tina Knowles is also on a nine-city tour for her memoir.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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After Tina Knowles‘ memoir, Matriarch, earned a coveted spot on The New York Times‘ bestseller list, the superstar took to Instagram to celebrate her mom’s accomplishment.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Christopher Hoenig, a spokesperson for Jersey Central Power & Light, said that the power company de-energized high-voltage lines around the defunct Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant to protect the safety of firefighters in the area.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The shells are transported to a storage site in East Haven, a defunct quarry that’s high, dry and far enough from homes to avoid any odor issues.—
Jillian Freyer,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers believe there may have been a land bridge between the Caribbean and Central America that would have allowed the ants to move from the mainland to the islands, but eventually, the species went extinct.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Long assumed to be extinct in the Golden State, a lone gray wolf crossed over the border from Oregon in 2011, and by 2015, a pack was identified in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, researchers noted.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But with Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac taking the majority of the shots instead of the departed Paul George and a rehabilitating Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers score 45.9 percent of their points in the paint (fifth in NBA).—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Cybercriminals often exploit expired domains to impersonate brands or launch malicious campaigns.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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When demand eases like this, homes stay on the market longer and frustrated sellers end up with expired or withdrawn listings as a result.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chinese exporters will not sit still while Washington negotiates, especially given the glacial pace of past talks.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to an analysis of past immigration cases conducted by political scientists Graeme Blair and David Hausman, the United States had only used that provision as a basis to remove a noncitizen two times in the last 25 years.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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