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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  • Winker will be given anti-inflammatory medication for the next 4-7 days before being reevaluated.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • Who on earth was shopping for Halloween before the Fourth of July?
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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  • London ascended to second place after a 26.6 percent surge in the price of private education and a 29.7 percent increase in business class flights, according to Julius Baer.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
  • Use your education benefits to scale soft skill development across your entire workforce from frontline teams to emerging leaders.
    Diane Bartoli, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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