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previously

[pree-vee-uhs-lee] / ˈpri vi əs li /


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Harris’ level of security has previously been scrutinized.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

She previously covered health and wellness for the Journal, writing about obesity drugs, longevity, medical testing and emerging treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic’s competitor OpenAI, noted that OpenAI had not grappled with “the civilizational stakes.”

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Maresca was previously assistant to the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium, before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Instead, Roosevelt wanted to talk about how the expedition had discovered and mapped a previously unknown river.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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