already

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Global copper demand, already high, is expected to climb by over 40 percent by 2040, according to a 2025 UN Report.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He has already dispatched thousands of Marines and soldiers to the Middle East, units that could be used in a ground operation to force the reopening of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Video calls, streaming, virtual reality, and connected devices all rely on networks that are already under heavy strain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Running back Wayne Knight followed Chesney from James Madison and adds to an already gritty running back group that could become one of the team’s deepest units.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The noise of my key jabbing into the lock sends an already excited Mav into a frenzy.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam