The phrase "ago when he announced" is not correct in written English.
It is typically used incorrectly because "ago" should refer to a specific time in the past, and it does not fit well with "when he announced" without additional context.
Example: "Three days ago, he announced the new policy."
Alternatives: "previously when he announced" or "earlier when he announced".
Whatever Mr. Bush's motives, his language and tone were noticeably different from his balanced statements six days ago, when he announced that General Zinni, a retired marine, would return to the region.
Mr. Spitzer seemed to be ignoring the federal mandate several weeks ago when he announced that illegal immigrants would be allowed to get the same type of license as other state residents.
Christian Rudder, one of the founders of the online dating site OkCupid, got himself into a tangle a few weeks ago when he announced in a blog post, "We Experiment on Human Beings!" OkCupid had wanted to find out if its assertion of compatibility influenced how compatible couples could be.
In fact, in this Friday morning interview, Mr. Kerrey does not seem like a burnout case, saying a weary farewell to politics, even though he declared less than two weeks ago, when he announced that he would not seek re-election, "I have a spiritual, interpersonal and creative cistern that needs to be filled back up".
By Nick Paumgarten Christian Rudder Christian Rudder, one of the founders of the online dating site OkCupid, got himself into a tangle a few weeks ago when he announced in a blog post, "We Experiment on Human Beings!" OkCupid had wanted to find out if its assertion of compatibility influenced how compatible couples could be.
CAPE MAY - CURTIS BASHAW, who surprised many state officials several weeks ago when he announced that he was stepping down as executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, will leave with his winnings intact despite his brief tenure and Democratic infighting over his successor.
Remote Year founder and CEO Greg Caplan told me that he first had the idea about two years ago, and when he announced it, 25,000 people ended up applying to participate in the first group of 75 — which recently completed its year abroad.
Magic Johnson stunned the world 25 years ago today when he announced he was HIV positive.
A few months ago political journalists smirked when he announced he would run for the Socialist candidacy.
Two months ago, he made waves when he announced that he would leave Rothschild Inc., his home for 24 years, to form his own investment firm, W. L. Ross & Company.
And that's exactly what Mr. Ducasse offered when he announced, some months ago, that he and his eight-star Michelin reputation would be taking up residence in the Essex House, in the dining rooms of what used to be Les Celebrites.
