for ages
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They are turning into a dangerous and cohesive pairing - and England have been crying out for a midfield combination with those qualities for ages.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
A simple acknowledgement like: "You've been waiting for ages, haven't you? You're probably fed up right now" can ease the tension.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
Jazz singer Billie van der Westhuizen started using Vinted about six months ago to sell clothes and shoes she hadn't worn for ages.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
Supporters can sponsor the animals and visit them on Sundays when the barn is open to the public; tickets are $27.03 for those 13 and older and $16.22 for ages 2 to 12.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
Jam’s hand had been numb for ages afterward, but she hadn’t minded.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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