long since
adverb
1
: long ago
promises long since forgotten
2
: for a long time
has long since been a devoted friend
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That Prius-acquiring period of individual commitments has long since led to more widespread action, with the biggest companies making grand public pledges.
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Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Snoop ended his statement with an official coronation, granting him what could be the highest honor from an OG in the culture as a rapper—especially one that K. Dot has long since looked up to.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 21 June 2024
Although the flamingos that spent some time on a Port Washington beach have long since moved on, the rare event that attracted birders and other nature enthusiasts to the city will be commemorated in a unique way.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
While both parties have long since abandoned even the pretense of concern about federal debt, the risks are real.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
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Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Snoop ended his statement with an official coronation, granting him what could be the highest honor from an OG in the culture as a rapper—especially one that K. Dot has long since looked up to.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 21 June 2024
Although the flamingos that spent some time on a Port Washington beach have long since moved on, the rare event that attracted birders and other nature enthusiasts to the city will be commemorated in a unique way.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
While both parties have long since abandoned even the pretense of concern about federal debt, the risks are real.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
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“Long since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20since. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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