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[pree-vee-uhs] / ˈpri vi əs /




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It is by far the largest ever penalty for a data leak in South Korea -- far exceeding the previous record of a $88 million fine imposed last year on mobile carrier SK Telecom.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Late last year, Hugo Boss outlined a new strategy for the period through 2028, aimed at building on a previous plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Hansen Dam Aquatic Center pool was constructed in 1999 in a $15-million project to replace a previous pool in the area that was filled with silt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In his previous administration, Trump was playing the part of the president.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The Diamant boys used to tell me stories about the attic, when I was young and teasable, about the dead bodies hidden in the eaves by the previous landlord.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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