In former times the old woman had always sighed: "Brigida, is the day not over yet?"

从前，老奶奶总是叹息道：“布丽吉特，今天还没有结束吗？”

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In former times, people got their information only from traditional books or newspaper.

从前，人们只能从传统的书籍或报纸上获取信息。

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In former times, 12 pence went to a shilling.

过去，十二便士等于一先令。

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A former teaching assistant recently wrote to the New York Times about his experience with grade expectations.

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Former CIA counterterrorism chief Robert Grenier says the failed Times Square bombing may indicate that al-Qaida and its allies have abandoned more grandiose plans for the United States and are emphasizing smaller but still deadly operations.

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Of the many palenques that existed in former times, only San Basilio has survived until the present day.

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Certainly in former times when Washington was franker about expressing its displeasure, Chinese officials thought twice about pushing America around.

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"He loved this lifestyle, " said Raab, the former Times writer.

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