a while ago

Example Sentences

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My mother passed away a while ago and a couple of properties were inherited.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

I had been told by many reliable sources that Byers had died quite a while ago, and my own extensive research had suggested the same.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

We also stopped quite a while ago and Mercedes and Red Bull are the two teams that pushed for a bit longer so it is not a complete surprise.”

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

“We actually hosted a double quinceañera at Redline a while ago, and I love the idea of blending my Belizean culture with my queerness,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Steve had left a while ago, but now Ma’s friend Mr. Jonathan and his family had come over to celebrate the holiday.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore