erstwhile
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“For the last two years, we’ve adopted deficit budgets,” said Newton, the erstwhile city manager.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
That was before the alliance disintegrated, the two erstwhile allies turned on each other and the jihadists drove the Tuareg separatists out.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
Nevertheless, his message dovetailed with some fresh commentary noting how erstwhile darlings of Big Tech, in particular, have been so badly hit that they are now highly attractive.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
After Knighthood changed hands, a rumor began circulating that someone from the horse’s erstwhile rooting section had placed a curse on him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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