Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for former. Search instead for umformern.
Definitions

former

[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As former Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell explained on these pages this weekend, local TV broadcasters are struggling to compete with cable networks, social media and streaming platforms for eyeballs and ads.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emails from the recently-released batch of Epstein files show the former prince passing on reports of visits to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam and confidential details of investment opportunities.

From BBC

TOKYO—Imagine a sheet made of microscopic glass fibers, woven by a former silk maker and thinner than a human hair.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan McSweeney has long been considered instrumental to the rise of Sir Keir Starmer - it remains to be seen whether his resignation as chief of staff helps keeps his former boss in position.

From BBC

Seguro, 63, is a veteran political operator and former Socialist party leader.

From Barron's