Not long before/ not long ago?
Hi,
I am trying to write about Carl Tausig, who performed with Brahms on piano. They became friends towards the end of 1862 and the performance was in early 1864, so they had not been friends for very long.
Would it be correct to say that, at the time of the performance, "Tausig had become friends with Brahms not long before"? Or not long ago? Can I also use recently or newly? Otherwise, how can it be said nicely?
Thank you!
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Would it be correct to say that, at the time of the performance, "Tausig had become friends with Brahms not long before"? Yes, fine. Or not long ago?
- Would it be correct to say that, at the time of the performance, "Tausig had become friends with Brahms not long before"?
- Yes, fine.
- Or not long ago?
- No.
- Tausig had recently become friends with Brahms.
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Would it be correct to say that, at the time of the performance, "Tausig had become friends with Brahms not long before"? Yes, fine.
Or not long ago? No.
Tausig had recently become friends with Brahms. Yes, fine.
0navy scarfWould it be correct to say that, at the time of the performance, "Tausig had become friends with Brahms not long before"?
Yes.
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No. 'Ago' is from NOW.
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You may be able to, but you will have to
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