- comparative of early.
earlier
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Norris says the end of fixed-term tenancies means student houses could be left empty over the summer after courses finish - or even earlier.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
The probe against Powell was dropped to smooth the way for Warsh's Senate confirmation, but the battle to fire Cook continues despite a Supreme Court decision nullifying an earlier attempt to do so.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
While previously, many student rental contracts ran into the summer after courses had finished, students can now choose to move out earlier if they want.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Their departures and the alleged Russian funding were earlier reported by the Financial Times and the New York Times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Oliver smiled, and there was something about the way he looked at her—like the boys from earlier.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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