predate
Example Sentences
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The markets on Khamenei had long predated the Feb. 28 strike.
That early date has sparked debate because it predates the oldest confirmed sponge fossils by at least 100 million years.
From Science Daily
Then again, scroll through Carpenter’s many red carpet snapshots and Miss Piggy’s ever-expanding Instagram feed, and you may recognize the similarities predate the special by several years.
From Salon
But some critics say the drop could be explained by other factors, such as rising interest rates, that predate ChatGPT.
He also said the Black family had a relationship with JPMorgan “that predates Epstein’s involvement.”
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