precedes
Example Sentences
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Actually, he precedes that assessment with an expletive when considering the label in relation to England’s 2006 World Cup team.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
But his reputation as a comic standard bearer precedes him, and not everyone was immediately on board with the prospect of his Willy Loman when the revival was announced.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The AI deal precedes SpaceX’s trillion-dollar IPO, following $16 billion in sales and over 60% profit margin last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Extreme bearishness often precedes upward movement in asset prices; conversely, extreme bullish sentiment could be a cue to sell.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
In minutes these shades fade, replaced by the pallor that precedes dusk.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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