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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Back when" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to refer to a specific time in the past, often when reminiscing or contrasting with the present. Example: "Back when we were kids, we used to play outside until dark."
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Back when I was young.
Back when?
Back when most of them were infants.
Back when the S.E.C. was investigating I.P.O.
Back when Brazil were good.
Back when we were Ceylon.
Back when flying meant soaring.
Back when GDP was next to nothing.
No pitch counts back when.
The friands should spring back when touched.
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