predate

Example Sentences

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And the message-board-born concept of a “lolcow,” a gullible user who can be goaded into making a fool of themselves on a regular basis, definitely predated the music video.

From Salon

The Dow might have all the unusual markings of an index that predates computers, cable news and even the existence of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Mr. Polito reserves all his negativity for the period that predates his study.

From The Wall Street Journal

Older residents dispute this, saying the settlement predates modern Lagos, and they have what they call a customary right to it.

From BBC

Tiger Global said its Flipkart investments predated the change and, therefore, qualified for the exemption.

From BBC