as in preceded
to go or come before in time
if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him
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The search for reinforcements — whether through free agency or the draft — preceded the Philadelphia Eagles delivering a knockout blow on Kansas City’s three-peat.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Clemson Defensive coordinator Tom Allen The domino that preceded Penn State’s hiring of Knowles was Clemson luring Allen away from the Nittany Lions.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From Big Snow Shows past to introducing me to many of my new favorite tunes — seriously, thanks for the memories, WLUM.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Bondi, a past critic of Adams, previously told Fox News Digital strong leadership is crucial for officers’ safety.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 30-year-old Great Lakes steamship-style cruiser has been renovated, enough to feel fresh and comfortable without sacrificing its historic charm and nod to a simpler, bygone era.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
22 Aug. 2025
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Arguably, in a time where many historic distilleries have closed and traditional production methods have evolved, Việt's bottles serve as liquid libraries of techniques and flavors from bygone eras.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But now, with another tough contract negotiation on the horizon, SAG-AFTRA is going to have to push forward without its erstwhile leader from Queens.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The mozzarella is creamy and soft and the parmesan is nutty and sharp, so the cheeses complement each other beautifully.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Criminal cases are still pending for two other Bay Area men, Loren Bingham, 41, of Vallejo and Richard Nosenzo, 57, of Vallejo, who were arrested and accused as co-defendants in the gun store burglary case with Brennen.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The House Oversight Committee is subpoenaing the late financier's estate to explore a possible mismanagement of a federal government investigation involving Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Officers never interviewed key witnesses, including former wrestlers Rex and Ryder Fortenberry who recorded videos of hazing on the team which their father gave to police.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Things are about to get wiggy as comedian, podcaster and sometime camp counselor Zachariah Porter is coming to The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Trump is suing the newspaper owned by his sometime supporter Rupert Murdoch.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Those areas have since been upgraded with new decking to accommodate events, but some of those small stones have been scattered on pathways as an ode to the onetime owner.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Aug. 2025
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The novelist Susan Choi, a onetime checker, recalled colleagues vomiting out of stress.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Foregone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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