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The phrase "ago we decided that" is not correct in English as it is missing a time reference before "ago." It can be used in a context where a specific time frame is mentioned, such as "two weeks ago we decided that."
Example: "Two weeks ago we decided that we would move forward with the project."
Alternatives: "previously we decided that" or "earlier we agreed that."
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"But many years ago, we decided that Marc's way of doing things and ours were not really the same.
The New Yorker, January 21 , 1928P. 9 A long time ago we decided that Big Business is self-induced, and that it really doesn't work anyway.
By E. B. White The New Yorker, January 21 , 1928P. 9 A long time ago we decided that Big Business is self-induced, and that it really doesn't work anyway.
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