not long ago
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A mystery not long ago, San Antonio’s star from France has conquered the NBA and vanquished its defending champion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
And yet, not long ago, I felt the sudden impulse to tattoo her name on my arm.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
As bleak, frightening and all-around life-ruining as the internet has proven itself to be, there was a time not long ago when the World Wide Web felt like a portal, not a black hole.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
There, researchers who not long ago copied popular Western medicines are developing more advanced treatments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Which is probably when he proved his loyalty to Cara—he had some kind of friendship with her before she left Erudite headquarters not long ago.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
