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precede

[pri-seed] / prɪˈsid /


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This research helped inspire the idea of using vitamin C as a form of early intervention, potentially targeting the biological changes that precede the development of leukemia.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Kirk's family has previously accused the university of serious security failures and has filed a wrongful-death notice, a step that can precede legal action.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Research analysts are barred from joining investment bankers on the road shows that precede stock offerings.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

The bank expects strong results for the remainder of the year, which should precede a 2027 earnings inflection that will be a standout in the automotive and luxury sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

"Good. I suggest, however, that you listen carefully to the rest of us. We'll all precede you so that you can get pointers for your remarks. You'll be last."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

All participants had a live conversation with a clinician and a professional interpreter, simulating the informational discussion of the risks and benefits which typically precedes myeloma treatment.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Sometimes, though, narrow market action really precedes a major cyclical turning point.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The interview precedes a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., where he’s expected to meet with U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

World number one Henry Patten will team up with new US Open champion Neal Skupski for Sunday's doubles, which precedes two reverse singles.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

I'll be last, or second to last since the girl tribute precedes the boy from each district.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

But for bitcoin, these moving average crossovers have preceded some pretty nice moves.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

The Euros with Spain came and the Ballon d'Or followed, along with the World Cup title and MVP award that preceded his move to Barcelona this summer.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

It’s a simple idea, each clip lasting just a minute or two, preceded by information about the victim and where and how the incident took place.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“The old guard was based on the community that preceded us. So, when we were coming up and out of high school where we were building our own, we really had to adapt,” Lawrence says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Those details of linguistic relationships agree perfectly with the archaeological evidence that the colonization of the Malay Peninsula was recent, and followed rather than preceded the colonization of Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The Mets finished in last place, and Peralta’s ERA exceeded 6.00 in each of the two months preceding the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

The Hunter's Moon is known to sit in the sky for a particularly long time - similar to the preceding Harvest Moon - giving hunters extra light in the skies.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Maritime Trade Operations, or UKMTO, which is affiliated with the Royal Navy, reported Sunday that no confirmed attacks or disruptions had occurred in Hormuz during the preceding 72 hours, although the threat remained severe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Better sleep during the preceding night was also linked to improved next day well-being.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

She put on her old clothes from the preceding summer, which were almost too small, wrapped herself in a shawl, and tiptoed out so as not to wake the rest of the family.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende


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