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Recent Examples of long ago
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Trump can go ahead and take his fake victory and give those universities their money because the battle here was lost long ago.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2025
The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Less than eight weeks after the death of principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, George McCaskey said his mother long ago established a sustainable succession plan that the NFL approved.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Trump can go ahead and take his fake victory and give those universities their money because the battle here was lost long ago.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The book’s accounts of in-person conversations rely heavily on Wynn-Williams’s memory of long-ago interactions with people who were not informed of the book before publication.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2025
The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
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The Getty is boasts one of the most robust art collections in the world, with the Getty Center alone containing more than 44,000 antiquities dating as far back as 6,500 BCE.—
Francesca Aton for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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These artifacts from gaming antiquity will inevitably be recognized one day soon.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The net effect is the same: experiencing the look, feel, sound, and even smell of a bygone era when the Mustang was the car to beat.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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Begin your walking tour at Plaza Mayor Courtesy of Madrid City Tourism Start at the famous Plaza Mayor, whose 17th-century square transports you to a bygone era.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Apr. 2025
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Adapted from the memoir of the same name, Molly’s Game sees Jessica Chastain as the real-life former professional skier Molly Bloom.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Several climbers who survived the storm wrote memoirs about their experience on the mountain.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In Brazil, Cuban doctors in the defunct Mais Medicos program were paid less than a third of what was paid to doctors of other nationalities in the same program, according to documents obtained by the Brazilian press.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cohen was first elected in 2018, after Crook had ended his relatively brief career as a lobbyist for the Coalition for Connecticut Sportsmen, a defunct organization that had been run by his father, Robert T. Crook.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many employees may also stay put as a result, though some will still seek new opportunities—especially those in relatively stable fields like healthcare. VIDEO QUIZ Ancient DNA from a species that has been extinct for at least 10,000 years lives on once again in the form of three baby animals.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 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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From a mental health perspective, this might look like working with a therapist to address that past trauma, identifying what triggers you and finding healthy ways to cope.—
Rahkim Sabree, Contributor,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The researchers analyzed past studies to determine the impact of technology on mental aging.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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