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previous

[pree-vee-uhs] / ˈpri vi əs /




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That resulted in a trade surplus of $26.95 billion, following the previous month’s revised surplus of $23.76 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In second place was Focus Features’ “Obsession,” which hauled in $26.4 million in its third weekend in theaters, up 10% from the previous weekend’s total.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

When Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the French Open on Sunday, it meant there were no previous champions left in either the men's or women's singles draws.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Like previous seasons, all eight episodes will drop at once.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The details in previous messages give us clues to solving the new ones.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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