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prior

[prahy-er] / ˈpraɪ ər /


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“The prior and ongoing vetting by other agencies and entities has been insufficient to determine whether the claims are fraudulent,” he stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The company reported a $11.1 million loss for its fiscal first quarter, widening from $10.8 million in the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Kaye, who is originally from Holbrook, Suffolk, said she had been contacted by a manufacturer, who had organised the gig, weeks prior asking her to perform.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Users give prior consent for certain health-related recordings, such as those related to sleep, mood, meals and pain levels, to be shared with their welfare workers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

His system worked well at identifying criminals with fake names and prior arrests, and it worked a lot better than the identification system it had replaced, which was no identification system at all.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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