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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Preposition
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When interviewed by police, Jones denied involvement, but later admitted to shooting at Adams twice before recanting his statement, according to the affidavit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025 -
Glasnow threw one bullpen last week before being shut down for a couple of days of throwing because of unrelated back tightness.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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One fearless couple puts it to the test By Anonymous Read On Now Trending Sounds Fishy Skin’s latest savior?—
Emily Retter,
Air Mail,
12 June 2025
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The last time Marines were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles was in 1992, following days of rioting after the acquittal of officers in the beating of Rodney King.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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