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precede

[pri-seed] / prɪˈsid /


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"Preserving or stabilizing the MPS might offer a way to slow the early, hidden cellular changes that precede Alzheimer's symptoms."

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Cut a dawdling fight scene here and an interminable escape scene there, and the film would make a delightful in-universe companion to precede next summer’s “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow.”

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

A six-fight undercard, including a heavyweight interim title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, will precede the main event.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Putin called the note "rude" and refused the request for a meeting, reiterating his position that peace talks should precede any ceasefire.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

He also hoped to precede the rest of the cavalry and stake the first claim to the reward money.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Investors should care about this because active M&A volume frequently precedes major bear markets.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

His reputation as an exacting director precedes him.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Given the strength of the music that precedes it—easily Madonna’s best work in decades—the final song’s sentimentalism is earned.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Inquests into the state of British tennis are not uncommon - especially after the clay-court French Open, which precedes Wimbledon.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

"So," she said, "you are Victoria Forester. Your fame precedes you."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

The message from Stenberg that preceded Adeyemi’s reply was not shown in full.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

On the other, the U.S. and Iran also exchanged attacks during the ceasefire that preceded the memorandum of understanding.

From Slate Jul. 9, 2026

The album was preceded in May by “Rough and Twisted,” a wandering blues number with riffs like barbed wire, and “In the Stars,” which softens arena rock with polished backing vocals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

In May 2025, Macron hosted Sharaa on his first official visit to a European country, a move that preceded the Syrian leader's trip to Washington last year to meet US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

In Eriador they soon mingled with the other kinds that had preceded them, but being somewhat bolder and more adventurous, they were often found as leaders or chieftains among clans of Harfoots or Stoors.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Abatzoglou hypothesized the region’s link between wildfires and soil moisture could cause the mitigating effects of the preceding El Niño to linger longer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The series decider takes place at Lord's on Sunday after England dominated the preceding T20 series 4-0.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Sales growth accelerated from the preceding quarter, when the company posted a 13% rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

These are weighted ratios of constituent companies’ valuations divided by reported revenue over the preceding 12 months.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

And so we come to the preceding Saturday night, July 20, 1974.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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