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

And it’s true he has changed: In times past, even referring to his narcissism might have earned the therapist a trip to the guano workings.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2023

An ecru wool crepe cape with long, draping sleeves set the classical tone, with the gathered plaits of the models’ hair, a throwback to times past.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

People sipped wine with their salmon or steak, but this was not a debauched song-nyeun-hwae of times past.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

In times past, Daisy Mae would have sought me out, rushing to get her head petted and her ears scratched.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam