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earlier

ADJECTIVE
former
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADVERB
previously
Synonyms


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But the inquiry has found that alarm bells should have been sounded earlier.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Macklemore faced scrutiny earlier this month from some Jewish advocacy groups over his opening sets for Sheeran.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The vehicle is “core to the rest of our business,” SpaceX Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen said earlier this month.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Pennsylvania has reported nearly 700 cases of measles since the outbreak began earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Magic then recited the speech she had practiced with all the dramatic flair that Duane had attempted earlier.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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