not long ago
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: during a recent period of time : recently
I saw an interesting ad not long ago for a new car.
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Elisabeth is the former sister-in-law of husband and wife Anders and Sarah, previously married to Sarah’s brother who died tragically and not long ago.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
This announcement may seem like a departure from the Catholic Church’s previous approach to digital media, especially since not long ago the church embraced online tools to keep congregations connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Heidi A. Campbell, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Seahawks, who not long ago topped the NFC West, are now on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
But as with manager Pep Guardiola, who signed a two-year extension at City not long ago, there’s a political angle to look at, too.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
This announcement may seem like a departure from the Catholic Church’s previous approach to digital media, especially since not long ago the church embraced online tools to keep congregations connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Heidi A. Campbell, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
More news: Teddy Bridgewater to End Retirement to Re-sign With Lions For Playoff Push
The Seahawks, who not long ago topped the NFC West, are now on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
But as with manager Pep Guardiola, who signed a two-year extension at City not long ago, there’s a political angle to look at, too.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Not long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20long%20ago. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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