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earlier

adjective as in former

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adverb as in previously

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In a study released earlier this month, the National Retail Federation said prices on products that rely heavily on imports, such as electronics, toys, clothing, furniture, household appliances and travel goods, would likely increase.

From Salon

A well-known figure in Northern Ireland, he was honoured by Queen’s University earlier this year for his contribution to journalism.

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Researchers showed this process started much earlier than previously thought suggesting the earliest stages of pregnancy could have an impact on immune function for life.

From BBC

We saw a similar image in a teaser from earlier this year.

From Salon

At energy firm Utilita’s Hampshire call centre on a very cold day earlier this week, I witnessed the cost of living pressures on the frontline.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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