prewar

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But around 90% of Ukraine’s agricultural produce is now exported by sea, nearing the prewar level of 94%, according to the Ukrainian government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The benchmark now trades just 4.3% south of its prewar level on Feb. 27 and 5.7% below the all-time high it reached in late January.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The Indian government has cut liquefied petroleum gas for factories—including those making steel, cars, textiles and plastics—to 70% of prewar levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Even if this proves to be the exception, a near-term reversion to prewar oil prices sounds like a pipe dream.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In mid-July the Soviet Red Army had reached the prewar Polish border.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson