prewar
Example Sentences
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Some say they are too ill, others too attached to their prewar lives.
From New York Times
About 2,000 civilians remain out of a prewar population of 30,000, and Mr. Barabash, head of the city’s military administration, barred other civilians, including journalists and aid workers, from entering the town.
From New York Times
A handful of countries have filled the gap, increasing exports to Russia well above prewar levels, according to data collected by Silverado Policy Accelerator, a Washington nonprofit.
From Seattle Times
Although Russia briefly suspended its participation in the deal in October, the agreement has largely held, and global grain prices have returned to prewar levels.
From New York Times
While many U.S. companies have left the country, exports to Russia from other countries are now well above prewar levels.
From New York Times
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