before present
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A later Nature study analyzed genomes from 28 ancient southern African individuals dated between 10,200 and 150 years before present.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
Since the initial discovery, other isolated bones and claws of Megalonyx have been found in Eastern Washington Scablands’ megaflood deposits and dated at 12,100 years before present.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
The panel is referred to in government documents as the committee for “holistic study of origin and evolution of Indian culture since 12,000 years before present and its interface with other cultures of the world.”
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2018
And while there have been frenzied, tumultuous years before, present conditions are unique.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2017
P’r’aps she has pitched him as she has other people before, present company not excepted.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
