far back
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The Journal reported that one source of tension was his wife’s concerns about Gates’s dealings with Epstein, concerns that dated as far back as 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Sentiment drops as big as these hardly ever happen: Since 2000, which is how far back the data extends, these drops are at the 1.5th and 0.9th percentiles, respectively.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Witnesses described seeing "green orbs, discs and fireballs" dating as far back as 1948, the files show.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But being far back turned out to be the place to be as Six Speed blazed through the first half-mile in 46.44 seconds and six furlongs in 1:10.90.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Then he leaned forward and ducked his head and shoulders far back into the stove for the rest of the ashes.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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