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The enrichment train left the station a long time ago.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Dickinson’s a London lad who determined a long time ago to show that the streets of his native city are not paved with gold.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 May 2025
On the far right, the general assumption was that the Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis must have been made a long time ago and known by Biden’s personal physician, given that presidents do not have to wait weeks for medical appointments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Chubby Checker should have been in a long time ago.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Dickinson’s a London lad who determined a long time ago to show that the streets of his native city are not paved with gold.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 May 2025
On the far right, the general assumption was that the Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis must have been made a long time ago and known by Biden’s personal physician, given that presidents do not have to wait weeks for medical appointments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Chubby Checker should have been in a long time ago.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for a long time ago
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“A long time ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20time%20ago. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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