predate
Example Sentences
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The sport, which predates hockey by several decades, was brought to Montreal by Scottish emigrants during the colonial period, more than a half-century before Canada became a country.
From Los Angeles Times
They are still dealing with loans that predated the changes.
Robert told me recently that his favorite mix-up story predates my marriage.
This series, which predates “Bly Manor” and shares many cast members, is a modern-day adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic of the same name.
From Los Angeles Times
They said their son had been excited to see the “Mona Lisa” as well as the medieval castle that predates the current Louvre building and whose foundations are on display.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
