far back

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Japan, which has endured Chinese rare-earth restrictions as far back as 2010, has spent more than a decade reducing its reliance on its Asian rival for rare earths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

After taking in the view from the stage, the team brought Harding to the nosebleed seats at the far back of the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Sentiment drops as big as these hardly ever happen: Since 2000, which is how far back the data extends, these drops are at the 1.5th and 0.9th percentiles, respectively.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

As far back as 3500 B.C., the Sumerians, the original inhabitants of this area, mastered irrigation and flood control to create a fertile oasis amid the sandy plains of what is now Iraq.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell