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Recent Examples of long ago
Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Most medical professionals learned long ago not to expect reality in dramatizations of their work.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The deadly crash in the Potomac after an American Eagle jet collided with a military helicopter has stirred memories of a long-ago tragedy in Washington, D.C.
An Air Florida flight taking off en route to Fort Lauderdale crashed into a bridge and tumbled into the icy Potomac in January 1982.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Hey, the Eagles flooded their defense with Georgia players not too long ago, why not bring in another Florida State player to a defensive line that already features Jared Verse and Braden Fiske?
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Most medical professionals learned long ago not to expect reality in dramatizations of their work.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Crockett said the song was inspired by his long-ago period of busking in New York City.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The deadly crash in the Potomac after an American Eagle jet collided with a military helicopter has stirred memories of a long-ago tragedy in Washington, D.C.
An Air Florida flight taking off en route to Fort Lauderdale crashed into a bridge and tumbled into the icy Potomac in January 1982.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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Schiaparelli’s latest show took a more traditional turn, its goal to be making modernity out of antiquity, but up until this show, Daniel Roseberry has taken great care to make a body of work at Schiaparelli that honors and practically parodies the intricate details of human body features.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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These homes radiate timeless charm, ideal for those seeking sophistication rooted in antiquity. 2.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The interior is evocative of a bygone era where toggle switches were standard and seat belts were optional.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Childhood under threat As a child worker, Miss Huang might seem like an uncanny ghost of a bygone era of childhood.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Actress Ione Skye, 51, is an open book in her debut memoir Say Everything.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Press): The author of this memoir, who grew up climbing trees and exploring Como Park, weaves a blend of botany, philosophy, personal reflections and healing through nature from grief after the loss of her father with the backdrop of her father’s educational Tree Trek.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Previously, White Sox games were televised on the now defunct NBC SportsNet Chicago.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In Georgia she got involved with a legendary, now defunct community health food store, Life’s Essentials, and several schools that promoted racial pride, good health, and collaboration.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Colossal said its woolly mouse would enable its scientists to test hypotheses about the link between specific DNA sequences and physical traits that enabled the mammoth, which went extinct around 4,000 years ago, to adapt to life in cold climates.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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At some point, dinosaur diversity peaked, but began to decline for at least two million years before the creatures went extinct.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 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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After being pulled over for an expired license plate, McCoy shot the pair with a pistol.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unlawful display of registration tab: At 5 p.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Lawrence Expressway and Prospect Road for expired registration.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, much of the material, including Epstein’s infamous contacts book, had already been made public through past litigation and discovery files.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The explicitly transactional approach, built upon the failures of past U.S. strategies to achieve lasting peace in the region, has drawn significant backlash from all sides.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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