not long ago
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Newsom drew a parallel to the plague of retail theft that captivated the state not long ago, and which the state has successfully combated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
I’d be curious if Peters chimes in on the question, having changed his mind on acquisitions not long ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
McClure recounted seeing a brand-new affordable housing complex near his home in Kansas not long ago with a sign enticing tenants of another government-backed complex down the street, promoting newer units at the same price.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
It was not long ago that he was being publicly called out by manager Julian Nagelsmann - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Having a steward fetch and serve for him still felt strange; not long ago, it would have been him fetching breakfast for Lord Commander Mormont.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
