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previous

[pree-vee-uhs] / ˈpri vi əs /




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The offering will raise over $75 billion, easily outranking Saudi Aramco's $29.4 billion debut in 2019, the previous record-holder.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The previous political-economy equilibrium regarding Social Security is expiring, and a new one will have to be found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Whereas previous tournaments had large building costs paid for by taxpayers and borrowing, 2026 costs are instead being paid for by the attendees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The company raised its revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2026 to a range of $26.50 billion to $26.60 billion from its previous guide of $25.9 billion to $26.1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He gets this faraway look on his face, like he’s recalling their previous encounters.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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