used to be

Example Sentences

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It used to be all about flaunting your wealth, Bradley said, but now it's all about showcasing your taste and vision.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

It used to be said that infidelity and money woes were the main causes of broken marriages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“It used to be that quantum computing was quite a global effort, of colleagues and many different countries around the world,” he told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The trip used to be possible by air, but flights are still recovering from the fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Of her, the way she used to be.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott