hitherto
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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
For Boeing, a company already reeling from years of safety scandals, it is about the integrity of one of its premium products: the 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft with a hitherto impeccable safety record.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
But Gulf Arab states and others believe Washington, hitherto their chief guarantor of security and deterrence, is in shaky hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
A poorly cleared corner followed by an unfortunate deflection proved fatal to the hitherto impenetrable Parisian defence.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
Himself has hitherto sufficed to the toil, and the toil draws near its close: his glorious sun hastens to its setting.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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