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The phrase "ago understood" is not correct in written English.
It does not convey a clear meaning and is not a standard expression.
Example: "The concept was understood long ago."
Alternatives: "previously understood" or "understood in the past."
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The John McCain of a few years ago understood this.
Davis long ago understood how distinctive the geomorphic mechanisms of humid and arid lands were.
For Mr. Maier long ago understood that bling-bling was for the nouveau riche and that quality, perfection and detail were the real luxury in the modern era.
Arguably, the individuals who were appalled by The Rite's aggression in Paris 97 years ago understood it better than Maazel seems to.
Imperfect victims, as feminists who fought for stronger rape laws a generation ago understood, become perfect excuses in an unequal judicial system.
BEFORE the personal computer, and before the Web, there was Theodor Holm Nelson, who almost half a century ago understood how computers would transform the printed page.
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There would be no sticky-notes memorial if Steve Jobs didn't long ago understand he had to hire (and push) the best engineers and designers.
A moment ago we understood each other".
Twenty years ago, I understood that something momentous had happened, but I had no emotional reaction.
While Jeter hinted that he was ready to rejoin the Yankees several days ago, he understood why the team was being cautious.
Such are the frustrations of the powerful; Joseph Conrad, writing of an African "heart of darkness" a century ago, well understood: "Once, I remember, we came upon a man-of-war anchored off the coast.
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