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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a past of" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to a history or background related to something, but it lacks clarity and proper usage.
Example: "He has a past of overcoming challenges, which has shaped his character."
Alternatives: "a history of" or "a background of".
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It was a respectful acknowledgement of Hamilton's sobriety after a past of drug and alcohol abuse.
Behind several centuries of modern history, Central America has a past of extraordinary civilisations.
With a past of his own to heighten the tension, he becomes the catalyst for change.
"I have a past of making a fool of myself," he said, chuckling.
A past of perceived persecution and loss was the weapon of choice for nationalist leaders bent on stirring violence.
When first encountered, the hangdog Michael is trying to recover from a past of drugs, alcohol and treatment centers.
Would they break from a past of tossing away the future and instead draft a great young player?
The remnants of great buildings along the main boulevard, Broadway, hint at a past of some grandeur and cultural richness.
Faulks, with his elegiac cadences, is surefooted here in a past of wildflower meadows and pipe-smokers and flapping trousers.
"Ours is not a past of sweetness and light, no matter what the textbook tells us," he continued.
So why would they risk a reversion to a past of subjugation by Arabs, Turks or Persians?If they are sensible, the Kurds will not rush towards independence.
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