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belonging to the front part of the body
- During the physical exam, the doctor inspected both the anterior and posterior surfaces of the patient's throat.
- The patient presented with swelling over the anterior surface of the ankle.
- Soldiers wore helmets to protect the anterior skull from projectiles.
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referring to things that happened first or earlier compared to something else
- Historians referred to the anterior war as the conflict that preceded and led up to the current one under examination.
- The antique dealer authenticated the vase based on comparing its design elements to anterior artistic styles from that period.
- Testimony was given in court regarding anterior threats made before the alleged crime took place.
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