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previously

[pree-vee-uhs-lee] / ˈpri vi əs li /


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Barry Diller’s company, previously known as IAC, already owns 26.1% and wants to buy the rest at $48.30 a share in cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The flag, which is roughly the dimensions of a football field, has been previously used for celebrations at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Spain international has a year left on his contract at City and has previously indicated he would like to return to play in his homeland at some stage.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University was a tragedy, but ChatGPT is not responsible for this terrible crime,” OpenAI previously told local news station WEAR-TV in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He had previously tried to claim credit for another mathematician's proof.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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