the past
noun
1
: an earlier time : the time before the present
happy memories of the past
In the past, there was a company luncheon every month.
2
grammar
: a verb tense that is used to refer to the past : the past tense
The past of "walk" is "walked."
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other research reports that have been issued over the past month, these two recent ones point to the need to invest in technology and to focus on creating a more agile supply chain as a way to mitigate market disruptions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The flu vaccination rate among children is significantly lower than it’s been at this point in the season for the past six years, according to CDC data; the rate is nearly 12 percentage points lower than the season before the pandemic and 5 percentage points lower than last season.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Purchased over 5,000 times in the past month and with over 48,000 five-star ratings, the Bagsmart Toiletry Bag is an incredibly popular pick.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Similar to other research reports that have been issued over the past month, these two recent ones point to the need to invest in technology and to focus on creating a more agile supply chain as a way to mitigate market disruptions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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“The past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20past. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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