"used-to-be" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=used-to-be}} used-to-be (not comparable)
  1. (colloquial) Former, ex-. Tags: colloquial, not-comparable Related terms: has-been
    Sense id: en-used-to-be-en-adj-ygn09jZZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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