prior
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James Kempster, a man who police say had a prior record of wildlife crimes, was arrested as a result.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"This is my last decision," James, who had made three prior heavily scrutinized free agent moves in his career, posted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Its prior forecast was for 9% to 10% growth.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Puma, Hyrox’s official apparel and footwear partner, reported a 9% jump in Greater China revenue in the first quarter from a year prior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Dr. Norman Poythress from Taylor Hardin explained that Myers had told him that “his prior ‘confessions’ are bogus and were coerced out of him by the police through keeping him physically and psychologically isolated.”
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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