prewar

Example Sentences

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Even if a cease-fire were penned today, it wouldn’t lead to a reversion to prewar prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Analysts expect 17.8% earnings growth this year, higher than the prewar estimate of 14.6%.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

After the Strait of Hormuz reopens, a full recovery to prewar levels may take about four months, J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

This had been a difficult task, for they all suffered brain drains as their leading scientists returned to prewar academic posts or accepted jobs stem ming from their newfound eminence.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik