past
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Past screwworm outbreaks imposed major rancher losses beyond cattle deaths, including surveillance and treatment costs, according to Ethan Dixon and Mariam Yousuf, research analysts at the federal bank.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Past performance on at least one of those measures seems to have some predictive value, Bendable found.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
First Past the Post continues to be used for UK general elections and elections to English councils.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Horace followed Adam as Master of the Lodge and both of them wore their Past Master’s pins.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing past
Conventions, Writing to Sources, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 1
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Conventions, Writing to Sources, and Speaking & Listening (Unit 1)
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