preceding

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There was much intra-Senate grousing and griping and bickering in the days preceding Friday morning’s vote.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

On Thursday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said five Chinese aircraft had been spotted in the preceding 24 hours around the island, in addition to six vessels from China’s navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Notably, cloud-access quantum revenue was up 157% from the preceding quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

That theory has been tested in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya – and Iran itself over the preceding eight months.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Compared to the preceding perilous weeks, this was a veritable holiday.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood