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

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

Even if the conflict were to end within two to three weeks, U.S. economic growth won’t quickly bounce back to its prewar path.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I wore it everywhere, emulating in my own way my father's prewar flair for style.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson