precursor

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While the Critics' Choice Awards, held in Santa Monica, can boost momentum as the Oscars race heats up, they are regarded as being less influential than many other precursor ceremonies.

From BBC

A railroad-heavy precursor, started 12 years earlier, evolved into the Dow Jones Transportation Average.

From Barron's

Moody’s also recently saw a material increase in quarterly revenue in its ratings assessment service, which is usually a precursor to future debt issuance, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moody’s also recently saw a material increase in quarterly revenue in its ratings assessment service, which is usually a precursor to future debt issuance, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The separation of Kraken, which Octopus flagged in September and expects to occur by the middle of 2026, is seen by analysts as a precursor to a likely initial public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal