as in to precede
to go or come before in time
the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites claimed to base their principles and practices on the Italian art that anteceded Raphael and other masters of the High Renaissance
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Kuester is survived by his cousin, Mary Gorski, and was preceded in death by mother Patricia Luckey, father James Kuester and brother Anthony Kuester.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
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The family said he is preceded in death by Rebecca, his wife of 67 years, and by his son Kimber.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Antecede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antecede. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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