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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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026 -
The sneaker is already a favorite of the street style set, who’ve been seeing sporting them in their everyday looks with tailored pants, jeans, and maxi coats.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard scored late in the second period to put the Oilers ahead, but Carlsson and Olen Zellweger scored early in the third to even it again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Heimbrodt led the Redhawks with 14 points in the first half to help put them ahead 39-27 at the break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The mother of Tilly Servin, a toddler who prosecutors believe was tortured to death in Long Beach last year, is suing Los Angeles County’s child protection agency for leaving her daughter in the custody of the child’s father, who was previously sentenced to four years in prison for child abuse.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon previously testified in support of the bill before the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gene Roebuck fouled out early in the fourth quarter but still scored 19 points.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit earlier this month following the Bondi attack sparked protests at major Australian cities, including clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators with the police outside Sydney Town Hall.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Antecedently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antecedently. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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