as in former
having been such at some previous time
pointedly ignored the whilom friends who had turned on her
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Among the attendees were Madison Beer and former Disney Channel star Kyle Massey.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025 -
The trailer now shows Ashur, a former slave, struggling to be accepted by high society.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Tesla, led by President Trump’s erstwhile ally Elon Musk, said that costs tied to tariffs have increased by about $300 million.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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Later that year, Beavis and Butt-head got their series on the erstwhile music channel, running for seven seasons over four years.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Finally, came from an unexpected source: the tiny, stone Presbyterian church that is one of the few surviving structures of the old Fort McDowell.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Students in grades 6-12 are also allowed to have cell phones and other personal technology at school and are allowed to use them during lunch and in between classes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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His Fort McDowell Veterans Association uniform hung nearby along with other memorabilia of his Marine service, including a gourd hand-painted with the Marine logo.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Whilom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whilom. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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