as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
check your flight status antecedently to leaving home for the airport just in case there's a delay
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Adverb
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The council had already rejected Allied once before, months earlier, over settlements — including back wages — that the company has had to pay out to current and former employees.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Two months into the season, Barcelona already find themselves at a crucial juncture.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso became their midfield pairing, as Xavi pushed ahead.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leaning in a more alternative direction for new music marks a shift for Jauregui, who's previously created across genres including pop, dance, Latin and beyond.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As early as the 1620s, the Dutch and English settlers who established farming and fishing communities came into conflict with the remnants of Algonquian-speaking peoples.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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When people skip screening, doctors are less likely to catch breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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