as in before
earlier than
an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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The rescue comes as emergency crews race against time to locate survivors before the critical rescue window closes.
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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