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long-ago

[ lawng-uh-goh, long- ]

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adjective

of or relating to the distant past or to remote events; ancient:
long-ago exploits remembered only in folk tales.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of long-ago¹

First recorded in 1825–35

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Idioms and Phrases

A time well before the present, the distant past. For example, I read that book long ago , or The battles of long ago were just as fierce . [Second half of 1300s]

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Since it felt like the guys were genuinely working through that long-ago rift onscreen, I had to ask if it was as cathartic for them as it seemed.

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The Museum and Memorial proved a deeply overwhelming experience for me, a sudden rush of long-ago race history being imprinted in the deep recesses of my mind.

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Also discussed: a long-ago Chicago play called “Bleacher Bums” and where they each lived while working on “Saturday Night Live.”

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Some things prove ineffable, like this multi-perspective story of a woman, her daughter, her personal assistant, her so-so suitor, her long-ago camp crush and his wife — all of whom spend a weekend together.

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Lying about long-ago history may seem like an easier lift since the people being lied about are dead and can't defend the truth.

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