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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Vega and another parent, knowing the In-N-Out to be a popular meeting place for teens before and after parties, decided to stake out the restaurant after seeing party promotions online.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025 -
Daily stretching, especially before and after your workouts, keeps your muscles flexible and helps prevent strains.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Bipolar disorder also can co-exist with post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction, which adds another layer to treating people with the disorder.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Kentucky recently broadened its tax incentives for data centers, expanding eligibility to all 120 counties.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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