preceding
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This is why it is important to raise awareness among coastal populations about detecting warning signs: felt earthquakes, abnormal sea movements, most often seawater retreats preceding the run-up of the tsunami, but not always.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The preceding one-day international series was drawn 1-1, and three-match T20 series continues on Saturday at Canterbury.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In the preceding Division 4 final, Sunny Hills beat Royal, 24-26, 25-22, 27-25, 25-23 for its second title since coach Albert Soliguen started the program in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
An International Trade Commission study in 2019 found that Chinese production of automotive parts had grown significantly over the preceding decade, with U.S. imports concentrated in smaller components such as brake rotors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
To prevent such outbursts, the authorities reversed the normal order of the prisoners preceding the judge into the courtroom.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing preceding
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie
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Novel Study: The Scarlet Letter, Chapters 16–24
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Little Rock Girl 1957
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