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hitherto

[hith-er-too] / ˈhɪð ərˌtu /




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Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

A month later, the Resolution and another ship, the Adventure, set sail under Cook’s command to the southern oceans in search of a hitherto unknown continent, fancifully known as Terra Australis Incognita.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

For Boeing, a company already reeling from years of safety scandals, it is about the integrity of one of its premium products: the 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft with a hitherto impeccable safety record.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

The source said Meloni would meet with officials from Saudi Arabia, as well as from Qatar and United Arab Emirates on what had been a hitherto unannounced trip.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

This was more than I had hitherto endured, even from her, but the swift lash of his reply was unexpected.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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