Above
Above adjective - Appearing earlier in the same text.
Ex-
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Similarly to the Nick Fury example above, the Marvel Cinematic Universe sidesteps the issue altogether by making Black Widow an ex-mercenary who just happens to be from Russia, rather than a former Soviet spy.
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Aside from his father (mentioned in the Film section above), he also has his ex-wife, daughter, and granddaughter, all of whom he deeply loved.
Source: Even Evil Has Loved Ones -
To put it into perspective: Seth is an ex-con who lives with his wife (of questionable virtue) in an attic above their garage in Wisconsin.
Source: Parental Favoritism
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