as in before
earlier than
an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers
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Preposition
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025 -
These weather systems initially track westward before curving northeastward, creating unpredictable hazard zones for vessels.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The three-night production of the classic Broadway musical that is set for the Hollywood Bowl this summer is adding Adam Lambert to the cast, as Judas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Would a tariff bring production back to the United States?—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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“Ere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ere. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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