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or pre-war
: occurring or existing before a war and especially before World War II
prewar conditions
the prewar era/period/years
the country's prewar population
prewar levels of industrial production
an apartment in a prewar building
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The prewar building, completed in 1924, overlooks Central Park and contains just 26 residences across 13 stories.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Ukraine currently operates with only about one-third of its prewar electricity capacity.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even in the event of a return to prewar maritime traffic, Iran now views the strait as sovereign territory and as a primary source of strategic leverage.
—Dr. Robert Mogielnicki, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
The Israeli defense body overseeing humanitarian aid to Gaza claims that sufficient aid is entering Gaza, with around 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entering Gaza daily, similar to prewar levels.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Ukraine currently operates with only about one-third of its prewar electricity capacity.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even in the event of a return to prewar maritime traffic, Iran now views the strait as sovereign territory and as a primary source of strategic leverage.
—Dr. Robert Mogielnicki, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
The Israeli defense body overseeing humanitarian aid to Gaza claims that sufficient aid is entering Gaza, with around 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entering Gaza daily, similar to prewar levels.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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“Prewar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prewar. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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