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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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
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USA Today,
13 May 2025 -
These weather systems initially track westward before curving northeastward, creating unpredictable hazard zones for vessels.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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And the Nigerian-American artist was sure to confirm this, posting the stadium to his Instagram story during the show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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After considering a pass to streaking forward Sam Reinhart, Jones fired a wrist shot past Joseph Woll to give Florida a 1-0 advantage.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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