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Its arrival also marks the resurrection of Criterion’s invaluable Eclipse line, a no-frills, hitherto exclusively DVD series that bundled often-obscure titles, usually grouped by director.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a departure from the policies of former chancellor Angela Merkel, Germany is developing a new China strategy to reduce dependence on Asia's economic superpower, hitherto a vital export market for German goods.

From Reuters

Astonishingly faithful to Henry Fielding’s classic, the British-made “Tom Jones” was adapted by a not-quite-so-angry John Osborne and directed by that hitherto modern realist Tony Richardson.

From Los Angeles Times

Their tour to Australia in 2025 had hitherto lacked some intrigue; Jones will see to that as well.

From BBC

So for a deal in this area either the UK would either have to water down the green lane concept or the EU would have to demonstrate a hitherto unseen appetite for increased risk.

From BBC