prewar

Example Sentences

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But around 90% of Ukraine’s agricultural produce is now exported by sea, nearing the prewar level of 94%, according to the Ukrainian government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Indian government has cut liquefied petroleum gas for factories—including those making steel, cars, textiles and plastics—to 70% of prewar levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, foreign stocks remain cheap, and because of prewar gains in the quarter, the average foreign large blend fund’s 0.3% gain still beat the average U.S. large blend fund’s 4% loss.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this week, five ships passed through the international waterway during a 24-hour period, compared with the prewar volume of around 150.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sunlight streams through large dirty windows into the shabby prewar apartment.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri