some time ago

idiom

: at some point in the past

Some time ago, I read that the restaurant had closed.

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The Steelers, who’d hoped to climb the stairway to Super Bowl title seven some time ago, are now 16 years removed from their most recent Lombardi Trophy and only seem to be receding behind teams like the Bills, Chiefs and division-rival Ravens. —

Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 As is usual, internal due diligence on successors started some time ago. —

Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See the Best Photos of the Royal Family's 2023 Christmas Outing PEOPLE understands the princesses had invitations spend Christmas with their respective in-laws some time ago and have decided to do so. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 But these moves were prepared some time ago and didn’t come as a surprise. —

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