precede
Example Sentences
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A similar crossover occurred last April, preceding the 141% gain cited above.
From Barron's
The Declaration of Independence was preceded by a decadeslong swell of resentment, incitement and violence.
This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.
From Los Angeles Times
It narrows the S&P 500 to 100 stocks showing the least price volatility during the preceding 12 months when it is reconstituted quarterly.
From MarketWatch
“Job displacement may precede job creation,” she said, raising the possibility that unemployment could rise even as output remains strong.
From Barron's
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