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hundred years ago
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Hundred years ago, the world was transitioning from the end of World War I and entering the Roaring Twenties, a period of economic prosperity.
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hundred years ago
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Hundred years ago, technology was significantly less advanced and life was markedly different in terms of transportation, communication, and access to information.
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three thousand years
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Considered a long period of time, but not as deeply ingrained in everyday cultural references
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4
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three thousand years
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A long timespan in history, but not typically associated with specific cultural or historical milestones.
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5
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two centuries
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Two centuries can be considered a long period of time, often used to refer to historical events or the age of buildings and institutions.
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6
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two centuries
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Two centuries is a long period of time, often used to describe the age or history of a country or institution.
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7
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two years
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Typically the length of a standard contract or commitment period.
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years ago
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Refers to a time in the past, typically more than a decade ago.
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9
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years ago
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Common to refer to time periods as 'years ago' when discussing historical events or personal experiences.
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10
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years ago
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Refers to a time relatively recently in the past, such as a decade or two ago.
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years since
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Commonly used as a way to measure the passage of time since a past event or milestone, often celebrated on anniversaries.
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12
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years since
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Commonly used to describe time passed since an event or milestone
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