prewar
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of prewar
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Example Sentences
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It sits just above February’s 3%, but remains significantly higher than the BOE’s prewar forecasts, which saw inflation falling to its 2% target this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Iran could move no more than 40,000 barrels a day via trucks, a sliver of its prewar exports of close to 2 million barrels a day, Falakshahi said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
These exports represent more than 40% of the region’s prewar flow of oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Though grocery costs may decrease slightly once fuel costs stabilize, they are unlikely to return to prewar baselines as retailers adjust to higher prices, Vyas noted, pointing to sustained increases in food costs post-pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
She was making enough for the family to move into a four-bedroom apartment in a prewar building overlooking Lake Michigan.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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