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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President Biden and Vice President Harris had already exercised one of the most sacred responsibilities of their office: acknowledging the election results and authorizing the transfer of power.
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The show opened at Palace Theatre on Nov. 14 but is already slated to close on Dec. 8 following poor sales and unfavorable reviews.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Joe Burrow has already attempted 29 passes, completing 17 for 161 yards and a touchdown.
—NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The show opened at Palace Theatre on Nov. 14 but is already slated to close on Dec. 8 following poor sales and unfavorable reviews.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Joe Burrow has already attempted 29 passes, completing 17 for 161 yards and a touchdown.
—NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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