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
Example Sentences
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Its roots are more complex, including the Jewish civilization that preceded it and the Christian one that succeeded it, both critical to its historic supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
On the other, the U.S. and Iran also exchanged attacks during the ceasefire that preceded the memorandum of understanding.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
In May 2025, Macron hosted Sharaa in France on his first official visit to a European country, a move that preceded the Syrian leader's trip to Washington last year to meet US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Rather than the unpredictable hints that preceded the 2024 unwind, the BoJ has intervened more regularly so far this year and has been “more active in the market,” Getter told MarketWatch in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mrs. Montague’s voice preceded her, and she swept into the dining room, tapped the doctor curtly on the shoulder by way of greeting and seated herself with a general nod to the others.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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