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In particular, the Metropolitan Police said it was carrying out "initial inquiries" into allegations relating to close protection officers formerly assigned to Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC

Promotor MotoGP Sports Entertainment -– formerly known as Dorna -- wanted to broaden its appeal and shift it to Melbourne's Albert Park, which hosts the opening race of the Formula One season in early March.

From Barron's

I’ve noted elsewhere in these pages the succession of formerly atheist or agnostic intellectuals who in recent years have surprised their audiences by acknowledging Western societies’ ancient and continuing dependence on Christian concepts and values.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Metropolitan Police is carrying out "initial inquiries" into close protection officers formerly assigned to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

From BBC

Jananie Velu, who heads Bindery’s Boundless Press imprint, has similarly aimed to enfranchise underrepresented authors — in her case, authors of color — whom she felt the publishers she formerly worked for never truly gave a chance.

From Los Angeles Times