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Formerly part of Ethiopia, Eritrea fought a three-decade war of independence until it became its own nation in the early 1990s.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Formerly known as the Super Combined, the Alpine Combined features a Super-G run followed by a slalom run to decide the medals.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Formerly known as CBS Studio Center, the Los Angeles lot has been home to generations of landmark television shows including “Gunsmoke” and “Seinfeld.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
Formerly strong U.S. allies, including the UK, Colombia and the Netherlands, have either refused or suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. because of the illegal strikes.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
But as students and staff made the connection between Sasha and the Person Formerly Known as Luke, they absorbed the information without much comment.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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