The phrase "articles in the past" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing written works or publications that were created or published in previous time periods.
Example: "The research paper references several articles in the past that highlight the evolution of the topic."
Alternatives: "previous articles" or "historical articles".
Most of Bloomberg's revenue in China comes from subscriptions to financial terminals, and sales have slumped following publication of sensitive articles in the past.
News of the announcement of the magazine's closing was kept close, to forestall the sort of leaks that had led to articles in the past.
To the Editor: The Times has featured a number of articles in the past few months on Panama ("Lock by Lock, Across the Isthmus," Feb. 3; "Panama, Beach and Forest," Feb. 17; "Nobody Here But 289 Birds," April 21).
"I must apologise," wrote epinoa, "sincerely and from the very bottom of my heart for all the spiteful and childish criticism that I have directed to all your articles in the past.
Among the articles in the past few weeks Ms. Bridges cited as examples were Time's investigation into the interrogation of a prisoner being held in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, who many say was to have been the 20th hijacker in the Sept. 11 attacks.
I've read so many research articles in the past, but I've never quite understood the technical side of the analysis.
The word cathartic has appeared in 109 New York Times articles in the past year, including on March 7 in "We're Through.
The word smirk has appeared in 52 New York Times articles in the past year, including on Apr.
The word aristocracy has appeared in 102 New York Times articles in the past year, including on June 23 in "Son and Heir?
The word withstand has appeared in 415 New York Times articles in the past year, including on March 5 in the Well blog post "Really?
The word alimentary has appeared in eight New York Times articles in the past year, including on March 2 in "My Unhealthy Diet?
