prewar

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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

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

Soon there were more and more people looking for space as Jews returned to the city to search for their families and try to reclaim their homes and their prewar lives.

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