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pre-

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A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preeminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent.

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According to John Koehler, "As was often the case when it came to battling the dominant SPD, the KPD and the Nazis had combined forces during the pre- plebiscite campaign. Source: Internet

Adaptations The novel has been filmed three times, twice under its original title: * The Maltese Falcon (1931), the first version, a pre- Code production starring Ricardo Cortez as Sam Spade and Bebe Daniels as Brigid O'Shaughnessy. Source: Internet

A common descent from pre- Hellenic fertility and burial rites has been suggested. Source: Internet

After The Ultimate Christmas Present, Santa got a lot naughtier in (2001), starring Bryan Cranston pre-. Source: Internet

A cream background indicates an event which was part of the pre- war European Championship. Source: Internet

After chronic use, neurons adapt to the change in biochemistry, resulting in a change in pre- and postsynaptic receptor density and second messenger function. Source: Internet

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