Sentence examples for distinctly past from inspiring English sources

The phrase "distinctly past" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is clearly or unmistakably from a previous time or period.
Example: "The distinctly past architecture of the building reflects the historical significance of the era in which it was constructed."
Alternatives: "clearly past" or "evidently past".

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Almost in desperation, it seemed, Cameron and Osborne reached into the back of the cupboard to bring forth a mix of Thatcherism distinctly past its sell-by date.

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The coastal route has had a distinctly troubled past.

Mr. McCain, of Arizona, took to the stage harboring a distinctly troubled past with the constituency.

But as I peered skeptically into the mouth of the well, a cool gust rose from its depths and distinctly brushed past like gentle fingers on my cheek.

William Reitwiesner, an amateur genealogical researcher, has published a history of Obama's mother's family and discovered that her ancestors have a distinctly shadowy past.

For heroes of Russia, the Kadyrovs have a distinctly anti-Russian past, however.

Naturalist Anne LaBastille became something of a cult hero among modern women for embracing a distinctly frontier past.

Indeed, Alice Temperley, Paul Smith and department store Liberty have all brought their own irreverent, distinctly British style to past collaborations.

But sitting on the fence becomes increasingly uncomfortable as events unfold, and the vibes from Washington have become distinctly colder over the past 24 hours.

If you're anything like me, news of Vine's demise led to you scrolling through your account and marvelling at the distinctly average videos your past selves deemed worthy of sharing with the world.

I even distinctly remember going past the wretched shop.

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