What does "Used to be" mean?
was previously
"Used to be" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Didn't you used to be a cop, Jake?
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E1
You know, I used to be a purty good whistler.
— Cars
They used to be such a happy family.
— Desperate Housewives S1E5
Now, it used to be I ran to get where I was going.
— Forrest Gump
Rachel: Now, she used to be a man.
— Friends S1E19
We used to be best buddies
— Frozen 1
Used to be a boy, now it's a girl.
— Game of Thrones S2E8
MY FATHER USED TO BE ONE OF THOSE GUYS.
— Gilmore Girls S1E8
"Used to be" in TV shows & movies
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