way back when
Example Sentences
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"All of the millions of dollars that were spent marketing, promoting, establishing the brand of those things way back when they were on in the first place -- those bills have already been paid."
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
We made romance out of tragedy and took our time on the way back when the Sunset fire evacuation orders were lifted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
The two men started out early on a brisk December morning and were on their way back when Isak fell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
"Before we left her, they re-posed that photo she had retained all that time and they looked as happy and comfortable together as they did way back when," said Alistair.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
“I read about it way back, when this all started.”
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
