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The phrase "ago was" is not correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used incorrectly as "ago" should follow a time reference, not a verb like "was."
Example: "Two years ago, I was living in New York."
Alternatives: "was two years back" or "was previously".
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How long ago was this?
How long ago was that?
How long ago was it from?
Twelve years ago was their heyday.
Forty years ago was 1969.
(The fee 20 years ago was 0.2 percent).
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