as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
when we got back to the house, the movers had already left
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Recent Examples of already
Moreover, many of these graduates attended school part time and are already employed.
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This system inevitably favors rich, already successful teams.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
In some cases, the U.S. Coast Guard doesn’t respond because the county marine units have already responded and handled the situation, Neff said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
As Porsha fills her in on the current cast drama, Phaedra gives us a rundown that’s already more entertaining than half the season.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This system inevitably favors rich, already successful teams.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 25 May 2025
In some cases, the U.S. Coast Guard doesn’t respond because the county marine units have already responded and handled the situation, Neff said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
As Porsha fills her in on the current cast drama, Phaedra gives us a rundown that’s already more entertaining than half the season.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
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In her testimony earlier this month, Fine also recalled the violent night.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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Liu's findings were presented at a conference in Singapore earlier this month called ACC Asia 2025 Together.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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