precursor

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These proteins, writes Mr. Gifford, can also help reverse nonalcoholic fatty-liver disease, which is often a precursor to diabetes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Paul Thomas Anderson and “One Battle” have dominated the precursor awards, but Ryan Coogler and “Sinners” have gained momentum in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

This happens every now and again - the last actor to pop up at the Oscars without any major precursor recognition was Andrea Riseborough for To Leslie in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He adds that identifying these precursor conditions early may allow doctors to treat underlying diseases sooner and potentially prevent cancer from developing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

It was the precursor to the cocktail party effect, named by another British researcher, Edward Colin Cherry, in 1953.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel