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back when





ADVERB
anciently
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"Even every time I watch it back, when it gets to that point, I get, goosebumps," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Antonio Villaraigosa’s closing remarks made a mantra out of “Dream with me,” a slogan he used back when he was L.A. mayor — that was 13 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“We are going to suspend it for a period, and then we will put it back when gas goes down,” Trump said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Still, China’s rising confidence means it feels more comfortable in pushing back when pressure rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

‘He hates fast water. His pack was drowned in a flood. But he’ll be back when we’ve found a way to get above the falls.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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