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hitherto

[hith-er-too] / ˈhɪð ərˌtu /




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Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

The source said Meloni would meet with officials from Saudi Arabia, as well as from Qatar and United Arab Emirates on what had been a hitherto unannounced trip.

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

Labour, who had not hitherto lost an election in the area since 1931, fell into third place.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

By the 1930s, parents began reporting the hitherto unseen phenomenon of children rejecting their meals.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Although Olmsted himself preferred the northernmost site, he insisted Jackson Park could work and “produce results of a pleasingly becoming character, such as have not hitherto been aimed at in World’s Fairs.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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