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Recent Examples of long ago
Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
In the standard model of cosmology, such satellite galaxies are the leftover building blocks that were drawn together by a massive halo of dark matter and assembled the large galaxies long ago.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
While Dream On is set in a long-ago world of waterbeds and state-of-the-art VHS players, today’s fourth graders won’t have any trouble recognizing Cassie’s dream of being appreciated and loved.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Strip away the occasional ceasefires and peace deals that turn out to be neither; what remains is a naked contest that originated long ago and stubbornly refuses to go.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
In the standard model of cosmology, such satellite galaxies are the leftover building blocks that were drawn together by a massive halo of dark matter and assembled the large galaxies long ago.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The nudge reminded Joe of Aldrin’s long-ago galactic snub of the group.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
While Dream On is set in a long-ago world of waterbeds and state-of-the-art VHS players, today’s fourth graders won’t have any trouble recognizing Cassie’s dream of being appreciated and loved.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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In fact, during antiquity, most statues depicting gods, heroes and politicians were later destroyed or melted down to make tools, such as weapons or even kitchen utensils, according to the University of Maryland.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Spain, known as Hispania in Ancient Rome, played a significant role during antiquity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The 30-year-old Great Lakes steamship-style cruiser has been renovated, enough to feel fresh and comfortable without sacrificing its historic charm and nod to a simpler, bygone era.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
22 Aug. 2025
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Arguably, in a time where many historic distilleries have closed and traditional production methods have evolved, Việt's bottles serve as liquid libraries of techniques and flavors from bygone eras.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This beautifully written, inspiring, and poignant memoir follows the Dalai Lama’s lifelong quest to achieve justice and autonomy for the Tibetan people within China.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The former Camp Rock and Phineas and Ferb child star, 32, recently published their memoir, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, on Aug. 12.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The old engine room, while defunct, has been left largely untouched and is open to visitors.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Whether a company gains new control over an established brand, turns its focus toward an underutilized distillery, or revives an old, defunct brand like Rosebank, that distillery’s portfolio is often revamped and reintroduced to the market with new branding and packaging.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The upside is that there are some species that can help fill the role of some of these species that are going extinct.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Centuries after the massive ancestor of modern-day cattle went extinct, a new breed is being released in Denmark to rewild the terrain.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The area, which also includes the Mann Chinese Theater with its famous footprints of departed stars, also has the classic El Capitan theater, owned by Disney.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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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
Adjective
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The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, giving people in San Diego County the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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On April 13, 2024, while stopping a Detroit woman in a school parking lot in Melvindale for expired plates and no insurance, Furman allegedly tasered the woman while forcing her out of her vehicle.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From Big Snow Shows past to introducing me to many of my new favorite tunes — seriously, thanks for the memories, WLUM.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Political fallout One difference with past corporate transformations — including a 2014 rebrand by Southwest Airlines to attract more business customers or Dunkin’ Donuts 2019 renaming to Dunkin’ — is the more divisive political climate.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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