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

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

In their claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, Khimberly’s family alleges the Feb. 17 incident was not the first time their girls had been “bullied and harassed on campus.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

In a way, that terrible episode became not only the precursor but also the symbol for all the horrible viciousness that would follow.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson