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ere

preposition

ˈer

Definition of ere

as in before

earlier than an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers

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The House and Senate will be out of session during October and before the elections, and the dynamics could significantly shift if Democrats win back the majorities of the House or Senate, or both, in November.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The House is embarking on its last days in session before breaking for the midterms, with a final vote expected Wednesday on a bill ratcheting up penalties on Russia.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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