prewar

Example Sentences

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Even if a cease-fire were penned today, it wouldn’t lead to a reversion to prewar prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

After the Strait of Hormuz reopens, a full recovery to prewar levels may take about four months, J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this week, five ships passed through the international waterway during a 24-hour period, compared with the prewar volume of around 150.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens soon, experts estimate that it could take weeks or months for oil and gas prices to return to prewar levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The cleaning lady is working downstairs, so at the moment I’m seated at the van Daans’ oilcloth-covered table with a handkerchief sprinkled with fragrant prewar perfume pressed to my nose and mouth.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank