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[prahy-er] / ˈpraɪ ər /


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It now assumes a dividend of 74 Australian cents a share in 2026, down 7.5% on its prior forecast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Two years prior, Brock’s old friend Sam Jayne, lead singer of regional peers Lync and Love as Laughter, was found dead in his car.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The yearly rate of core inflation is forecast to rise to 2.9% in May from 2.8% in the prior month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

England sent scouts 18 months prior and sought privacy, while Argentina signed up 72 hours after visiting Sporting KC’s facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Such claims could justify minority views; prior to 1492 they were never conclusive in settling an intellectual debate.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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