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Moreover, as you can see from the chart above, the junk spread is now lower than at any time since immediately prior to the 2008 global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

No rain fell immediately prior to the slide, which destroyed 17 homes and seriously damaged 11 others.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2024

These seizures lasted less than 60 seconds and occurred within 30 minutes immediately prior to each child's death, say the study authors.

From Science Daily Jan. 4, 2024

The researchers from Cedars-Sinai Hospital looked at blood samples submitted by 2,479 healthcare workers and patients during the period immediately prior to and during the initial omicron surge.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2022

I have here a list of all the officers serving with your cousin Robert on the Northumberland immediately prior to his quitting the Navy.

From The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate by Tracy, Louis




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