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former

[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /


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Pelley accused CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the program and berated Bilton, a former New York Times journalist, for lacking TV news experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Where the former implemented carefully considered, brief glimpses of its female lead to shade her character’s textures, “Obsession” stops caring about Nikki the moment her silhouette is completed.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

A former student at the university has been arrested and is in custody, according to police.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A former TV exec, Bevacqua acknowledged a Super League’s lucrative appeal—and Notre Dame would be a desirable addition—but argued a breakaway of the richest teams violated “the spirit of college football.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Ignoring Penelope’s offer of a handshake, Miss Mortimer flew to her feet and hugged her former student tightly.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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