times past
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In times past, the nation would have learned of the fate of the commonwealth’s senior senator because a bird-dog reporter like Al Cross would have tracked it all down and reported it.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
‘Prey’ and ‘Fire Island’ are both fantastic, and they feel much more like theatrical movies that happen to be streaming than the made-for-TV movies of times past.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2023
Others, said Nick, had lost parents or grandparents and saw the Queen as a reminder of times past.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 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
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