precursor

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Paul Thomas Anderson and “One Battle” have dominated the precursor awards, but Ryan Coogler and “Sinners” have gained momentum in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

One Battle is the clear frontrunner after a string of big wins at precursor ceremonies, and its director Paul Thomas Anderson is widely predicted to finally win his first Oscar for directing.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

But this year’s WBC might just be the precursor to something bigger: the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Crypto firms want to pay the yields, which some of them call “rewards,” to encourage more consumers to buy the tokens, which are often a precursor to investing in other digital assets.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

In real time, it’s impossible to know whether an earthquake is its own event or a precursor of something bigger on the way.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland