as in past
the events or experience of former times
my grandparents are always reminiscing about yesterday
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Barzal attempted more shots than in years’ past and was still one of the best at setting his teammates up with primary passes.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025 -
But as Luka approaches the critical fifth step of the program, which demands complete honesty, both men must confront dangerous secrets from their past – revelations that could either strengthen their recovery or send them spiraling back toward addiction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Yesterday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesterday. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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