as in before
earlier than
an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers
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before
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Mascherano talked of formations and technique before ultimately saying his team might’ve been too caught up in the event in the first half.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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