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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are earlier" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the timing of two or more events or items, indicating that one occurs before another.
Example: "The results from the previous study are earlier than those from the current research."
Alternatives: "occurred before" or "happened prior".
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are earlier
adverb
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
Exact(58)
(Most performances are earlier).
"In my opinion, they are earlier than normal," he said.
"Some are earlier, and have just been derived.
Those in the first grouping are earlier than the rest and generally more classically inspired.
There are earlier artifacts, too, like a Choctaw beaded baseball cap decorated with a feather.
In Via, on Canal Street, Paul and Ash are earlier in their courtship.
Nearly all of the most interesting new acquisitions are from the 60's, though some important pieces are earlier.
His contributions at Heller are earlier and not as convincing, although they provide a baseline of his artistic growth.
"These are markets that are earlier in their growth phase than the U.S. or Europe," Mr. Kutas said.
He said that about 70percentt of his drivers now change at 4 30 p.m. and others work out changes among themselves that are earlier or later.
Climate change is improving once-uncongenial British conditions; harvests are earlier and sun-hungry French varieties are replacing hardier Germanic vines.
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