prior to the war
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McKinney said that just prior to the war, the cost of a ton of fertilizer was $790.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
One-fifth of the world’s oil flowed through the strategically-located waterway prior to the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
TD Securities said the Canadian economy’s fundamentals—stable inflation prior to the war and a weak labor market—don’t support three Bank of Canada rate increases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
He said there were currently about 2 million displaced people in Gaza and said that prior to the war, the region had among the world’s highest rates of vaccination against childhood diseases.
From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023
They spoke of Seraine as their lovely daughter; knew about her mission, her fondness for Henry, and, in fact, gave him much information about Henry prior to the war that we did not know.
From Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles by McElroy, John
