prior

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But in March, Indeed’s Job Postings Index did lose steam, giving back the majority of the progress gained over the prior four months.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It is expected to release a $38 deluxe edition of his prior hit, “The Martian,” on May 26, complete with illustrated endpapers, followed by a $40 deluxe edition of “Project Hail Mary” on Dec. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Then in 2025, after celebrating the 20-year anniversary of her breakout album release with a short gig at a WeHo nightclub the year prior, she announced a residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

However, prior to that the split was more even with 11 recipients from non-Premier League winners compared to 10 for players from the champions.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

At the resentencing hearings we were preparing, state lawyers were using these prior disciplinaries to argue against favorable new sentences.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson