preceded
Americanverb
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Etymology
Origin of preceded
First recorded in 1400–50; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for simple past tense; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for past participle
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MarketWatch’s Steve Goldstein writes that signals from the corporate bond market have historically preceded big drawdowns for the S&P 500, and investors have certainly seen the debt market flashing a warning, particularly in high yield.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Two last-16 finishes preceded his final-four finish at that event, but he has been defeated in the first round in his two subsequent appearances, in Shenzhen and Belfast.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Surkamp was preceded in death by his wife Sara, who died in 2025 at age 72.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
This morning, we bring you new reporting on the multicountry security lapses that preceded the attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Mr. Knightley’s eyes had preceded Miss Bates’s in a glance at Jane.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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