from way back
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Which brings me to the consent theory of power, a favorite of theorists and agitators from way back, updated by Gene Sharp, an advocate of nonviolent resistance.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
"You've got people choosing to live here from Liverpool but also residents from way back with cultural ties that are deep."
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2025
Today we’re adding six more, ranging in release date from way back in the 1940s to just before the pandemic.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2024
“They are going to dig into every weird trend from way back when and bring it back.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
That’s something I know how to do from way back.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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