in times past
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"When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm," he wrote.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
Inequities are more visible than in times past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
There is long walk to the House of Lords, stairs to her throne — and in times past, carriages.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022
House Speaker Lee Chatfield tweeted, “We will now continue our partnership with our governor. We will work through this challenge as our Constitution requires and as we always have in times past - together.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 5, 2020
Commenting on their arrival, the Boston Globe remarked, “Some of the students in times past had considerable experience with the police but until now few of them had experience as policemen.”
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
