prior
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Not that public equities have stopped working; it’s just that an increasing share of value creation now happens prior to the IPO — and somewhere public investors cannot reach.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The New York Times reported that Rideout, who is also a pilot, may have been transferred to another group prior to his release.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Among major categories, retail sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were down 1.8 percent from the prior month.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The miner said it now expects full-year copper production between 625,000 and 655,000 metric tons from a prior target of 650,000 to 700,000 metric tons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The impulsivity of the idea had been so attractive to him twenty minutes prior, but now it seemed silly.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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