earlier

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The companies announced multiyear agreements with Nvidia earlier this year that include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for their advanced laser systems and other optical technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bloomberg earlier reported the size of individuals’ requests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The BBC understands this happened earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The D.A.’s request Wednesday for another six-month delay unleashed an immediate backlash among victims, who had expected to receive their payments earlier this year and have grown weary of repeated delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And just like earlier in the day, I was breathing heavy and looking fierce, people were staring at me, and I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do next.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan