long since

Example Sentences

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The expanding city has long since swallowed the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For decades, scientists believed dinosaur fossils were little more than mineralized rock, with any original biological material long since destroyed by time.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“Many individuals who were involved have long since passed away, while others have been hard to identify,” states Maurice Shakur in the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Next up is a trip to Wolves, who have long since been looking ahead to Championship football next week.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In his eighth year as president, Ike had long since lost any enthusiasm for these drills.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin