as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
when we got back to the house, the movers had already left
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Hello Sunshine, which is owned by Candle Media and is making a Legally Blonde prequel series, already has partnerships with the likes of Making Space Media.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Travelers booked aboard the new boutique ship Bohème already know the answer.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
By mandatory minicamp, the 22-year-old was already consistently running with the first-team offense.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Having already adapted several books for TV, most famously The Vampire Diaries, Plec isn’t too concerned about fans getting upset about major changes.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 18 June 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Travelers booked aboard the new boutique ship Bohème already know the answer.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
By mandatory minicamp, the 22-year-old was already consistently running with the first-team offense.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Having already adapted several books for TV, most famously The Vampire Diaries, Plec isn’t too concerned about fans getting upset about major changes.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 18 June 2025
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The actor reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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At Coachella earlier this year, the trio accused organizers of censoring their pro-Palestine messaging during the livestream.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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