formerly
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Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, who formerly served as Maduro's vice president, has been governing under Washington's watchful eye since then.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Lithwick: Separated from their children, not yet full citizens, formerly enslaved parents faced unimaginable odds to reunite their families.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
SLB, formerly known as Schlumberger, earlier Friday reported second-quarter earnings that were above Wall Street expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
But nowadays, the formerly sleepy streets are awash with diggers, orange construction cones and out-of-state license plates.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
For years, my formerly clear skin had been under the occupation of the People's Republic of Pimples, and I'd done everything to reclaim its independence.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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