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Scott Cooper had offered me a movie previous to Deliver Me from Nowhere.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Researchers tested this process, known as photothermal catalysis, in the laboratory using a simulant based on samples of lunar regolith returned to Earth by China's Chang'e 5 mission (the lunar samples are far too previous to destroy in such experiments, which is why a simulant is used instead).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 July 2025
With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Pulte lived in Florida previous to his nomination to lead the independent agency, but his family has roots in metro Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2022
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Researchers tested this process, known as photothermal catalysis, in the laboratory using a simulant based on samples of lunar regolith returned to Earth by China's Chang'e 5 mission (the lunar samples are far too previous to destroy in such experiments, which is why a simulant is used instead).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 July 2025
With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Pulte lived in Florida previous to his nomination to lead the independent agency, but his family has roots in metro Detroit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for previous to
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The nearly 1,800 delegates continued to vote using the devices inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, casting 10 ballots before Qualls and his running mate Brian Nicholson surpassed the 60% needed for the party’s endorsement.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Because so many pairs of that year’s Air Jordan 1 collaboration wound up on the resale market prior to the release date, and because so few people reported actually landing the sneakers upon launch, allegations spread that the shoes had been sold privately and early to select people.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Days prior to Swift's announcement, fans suspected her involvement in the latest Toy Story installment after Pixar put up billboards in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, London and more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Jake Duer followed with an RBI triple to right field, prompting a call to right-hander Rohan Kasanagottu.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Shine was found by patrol officers who responded to a disturbance at a home on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa on Monday, according to police.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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