Example Sentences

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Expectations that someone else may take a lead role in Twitter’s management had predated the poll.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Though some commentators described these multitribal waterfront gatherings as “strange” and “striking,” Indigenous movement through this area long had predated the city itself and would continue even after the decline of the hop industry.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022

A person close to Mr. Wexner said the retail magnate’s relationship with JPMorgan had predated his relationship with Mr. Epstein.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2019

She thought there was a chance DiNardo didn’t know about her complaint because it had predated his time in Houston.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2018

She said that her change of heart on nuclear power had predated her engagement with Nuclear Matters, and was motivated by her desire to combat climate change, not by payment from the industry.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2016