prior
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He has multiple prior convictions in Sacramento and had avoided prison time last year after being granted a form of mental health diversion, according to the criminal complaint and Ilacqua.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The company, which counts Apple and SpaceX among its customers, said it now expects data-center revenue to come in at about $1 billion this year, against its prior forecast of above $500 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
That is roughly as much wealth as was created for the top 0.0001% in the prior 39 years, adjusted for inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
However, prior to earnings, investor confidence in Zscaler appeared to be on the upswing, with the stock trading around its highest levels since February.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
These books supposedly contained details on people who regularly attended séances—living and dead relatives, important dates, work histories, the questions asked, and answers given at prior sessions.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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