prewar
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Analysts expect 17.8% earnings growth this year, higher than the prewar estimate of 14.6%.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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
However, oil isn’t likely to immediately return to its prewar levels, even assuming a swift U.S. exit.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
As two bars of precious prewar soap appeared, Frau Mikes clapped her hand over her mouth to suppress her yelp of triumph.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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