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or pre-war
: occurring or existing before a war and especially before World War II
prewar conditions
the prewar era/period/years
the country's prewar population
prewar levels of industrial production
an apartment in a prewar building
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Oil was trading globally near prewar prices on Sunday — under $70 a barrel — even as tensions in the Middle East escalated over the weekend.
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News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
At the same time, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, which has been tapped to cover budget shortfalls, is being rapidly depleted and just a fraction of prewar levels.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Although a route near Oman is being expanded for inbound and outbound traffic, traffic through the Strait remains below prewar levels, as the situation remains volatile in the area.
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Philip Wang,
Time,
27 June 2026
On Wednesday before Thursday’s drone strike, 78 vessels transited the strait, the highest since the war began, although below the prewar averages of 130 or more per day.
—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
At the same time, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, which has been tapped to cover budget shortfalls, is being rapidly depleted and just a fraction of prewar levels.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Although a route near Oman is being expanded for inbound and outbound traffic, traffic through the Strait remains below prewar levels, as the situation remains volatile in the area.
—
Philip Wang,
Time,
27 June 2026
On Wednesday before Thursday’s drone strike, 78 vessels transited the strait, the highest since the war began, although below the prewar averages of 130 or more per day.
—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prewar
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“Prewar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prewar. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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