prior
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Unlike Stephen, she did have prior experience, although it was horses rather than donkeys.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He was with the program for 12 years prior, seven as a varsity assistant under Avery Drost.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
One study found that over 20% of cancer patients do not receive necessary treatment because of prior authorization requirements.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Iran’s navy won’t be able to rebuild for 5-10 years or reach its prior level “for a generation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The head of the monastery, the prior, pesters Leonardo to hurry up already.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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