as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
archaeological artifacts are all that we have of those ancient people who flourished anteriorly of the invention of writing
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Adverb
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Plus, shop portable chargers, portable speakers, and so many more deals, ahead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While new weapons were what Western observers were eager to get a look at, the parade also featured North Korean troops who fought against Ukraine, helping to expel Kyiv’s forces from the Kursk region of Russia earlier this year.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Parlays made up 56% of sports betting revenue in Illinois, New Jersey, and Colorado in 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Anteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteriorly. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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