precede

Example Sentences

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An elaborate show featuring poetry, pyro and Frederic Michalak will precede the match.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

“Job displacement may precede job creation,” she said, raising the possibility that unemployment could rise even as output remains strong.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Rate checks are inquiries about the pricing available and can precede a direct intervention in the currency market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

"Good. I suggest, however, that you listen carefully to the rest of us. We'll all precede you so that you can get pointers for your remarks. You'll be last."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison