former times

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A quarter of salt was commonly sold for thirty-five shillings, which in former times was quite unheard of.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

In former times, the shop had brought her 25,000 afghanis a month, some $300.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022

The Order takes its name from the symbolic bathing which, in former times, was often part of the preparation of a candidate for knighthood.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2019

I noticed that many of the older, stone houses, in ruins now, are built side-on to the sea – protection from the weather taking priority over the spectacular view in former times.

From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2017

In former times they would send you a little package, of the belongings: what he had with him when he died.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood