precedes
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She wouldn’t leave until sunrise the following morning, according to the civil tort claim, which often precedes a lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
The AI deal precedes SpaceX’s trillion-dollar IPO, following $16 billion in sales and over 60% profit margin last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Extreme bearishness often precedes upward movement in asset prices; conversely, extreme bullish sentiment could be a cue to sell.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
The remaining participants showed signs of early cognitive decline, including mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often precedes dementia.
From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026
If it was quiet, and a mockingjay perched close at hand, I would have heard the jungle go silent and then the bird’s call that precedes the appearance of the Capitol’s aircraft.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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