prior

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Twenty years prior, it was well over 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, sharply disputed Lively’s characterization of the ruling, arguing that the court’s prior decisions had substantially undercut many of her original claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

In the podcast interview, Kennedy criticized the hiring of Starrs, who had no prior experience in the motorcycle industry, calling it a sign that Harley was out of touch with its customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

When told of the stories circulating on social media, one woman’s jaw dropped — she said she’d never heard of people paying for votes on Skid Row, not in this election or any prior one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

What came as a complete surprise were the scores of musical instruments recovered, some of which were unknown to music historians prior to their discovery.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler