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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Just as a developer is trying to move ahead with plans to raze the historic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte, then rebuild a near replica, a local museum CEO is trying to make the case for saving the structure.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025 -
An Emerson College Polling survey conducted last week found Wu ahead by 50 points, 72 percent to 22 percent.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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This, however, was quite a different context from when Bianca Censori stepped out in a see-through dress at the Grammys earlier this year with her husband Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lopes has good technical striking skills, at least early in his fights, and excellent grappling.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Anteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteriorly. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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