former

Example Sentences

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Kent, a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, was confirmed in July as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, which analyzes and detects terrorist threats.

From Los Angeles Times

At that awards show, when former Times columnist Amy Kaufman asked the actor if she was engaged, Zendaya flashed her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

VAR is “everywhere,” said Princeton economist and former Federal Reserve vice chairman Alan Blinder.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was such a fixture at Venice that coaching sons of former players became the norm.

From Los Angeles Times

Belgium, the former colonial power, has recognised its responsibility and apologised both to Lumumba's relatives and the Democratic Republic of Congo - as the country is now known.

From BBC