once upon a time
Example Sentences
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But once upon a time, they came with a stigma.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
The two, who came up together in the elbows-out world of San Francisco politics, have had a decades-long rivalry, sharing many of the same donors and, once upon a time, the same set of strategists.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
Arrowhead's legendary status comes partly from her lineage; she is the daughter of Krishna and granddaughter of Machli - majestic tigresses who, once upon a time, dominated vast home ranges in Ranthambore with ferocity.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
But once upon a time, he was the self-loathing performer we see depicted.
From New York Times • May 2, 2024
The one who once upon a time had painted her nails black and now wanted to dye her hair purple.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
