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Pronounce The former as T HH EH F OW R M EH R.

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    The Former phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'the former'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of the former: /thɛ foʊrmɛr/
    • Modern IPA representation of the former: /thɛ fɒrmɛr/

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    the former in sentence

    1. After betraying the Pope, the former priest knew that complete excommunication from the church would probably be his punishment.

    2. Fired for his lack of competence, the former CEO just wasn’t capable of running the company successfully.

    3. After studying the Jewish religion for several years, the former Muslim converted in a transformation ceremony.

    4. Now in her 50s, the former supermodel is redefining her style by moving away from form-fitting clothing into flowy outfits.

    5. None of the hikers wanted to follow the same route up Mount Everest as their predecessors since the former hikers died while making their way up the mountain.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term the former

    As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task.

    – Diogenes

    There is an important difference between love and friendship. While the former delights in extremes and opposites, the latter demands equality.

    – Franoise d'Aubign Maintenon

    Bob Watson has battled health issues since Bob Watson retired as a player in 1984, according to the paper. The former first baseman and outfielder has reportedly battled circulatory issues, hypertension and was successfully treated for prostate cancer. Bob Watson played 21 years in the majors with the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. The Yankees ’ 1996 championship made Bob Watson the first African-American general manager to see Bob Watson club win a World Series. Ten months ago, the doctors told me I could have two years or 12. Well now I’ve gotten to the point where every day I ’m still here is a blessing.

    – Bob Watson

    Persistence in business keeps you or one going, making you or one willing to put in more efforts to avoid or better deal with experienced failure or challenge in the future. There are many stories highlighting the importance of persistence in achieving success in any venture. One of these is that of the legendary United States President Abraham Lincoln. He failed several times in elections, but he was not discouraged from forging on in pursuit of his aspiration until eventually he became the 16th President of U.S.A. Back home in Nigeria (my country), the election of General Muhammadu Buhari as the president of Nigeria is another good example of persistence. The former military Head of State, who was overthrown by General Ibrahim Babangida-led coup in 1985 after spending less than two years in office, had lost three previous presidential elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011. While many people made fun of him and wrote him off, he was undiscouraged and persistent. Thus, dare to be persistent in all you do. ~Emeasoba George.

    – Emeasoba George

    Our analysis noted that the former Region 9 Administrator traveled to the OC/LA area almost every weekend, most of the time, his flight departed from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport (JWA), located approximately 11 miles from his Aliso Viejo residence.

    – The OIG

    The Houthi militia and agents of the former president -- supported by Iran -- insist to meddle in Yemen, reshuffle the cards, rob the Yemeni will, make a coup against the constitutional legitimacy and reject all peaceful solutions, we are not warmongers.

    – Foreign Affairs Prince Saud al-Faisal

    The only difference between a genius and one of common capacity is that the former anticipates and explores what the latter accidentally hits upon; but even the man of genius himself more frequently employs the advantages that chance presents him; it is the lapidary who gives value to the diamond which the peasant has dug up without knowing its value.

    – Abbe Guillaume Raynal

    It’s unconscionable to think that in the state of California, with a growing economy — less than 4 percent unemployment — that we’re giving waivers, the problem is — honestly as the former governor of Georgia — the goal was to optimize. Maximize federal revenue into your state. That’s what governors, that’s what legislators do.

    – Sonny Perdue

    It's a crime to force Haiti to pay a debt. It's criminal to pay the former master.

    – Lavenia Laguerre

    Unfortunately, the deal with Airbus has been negotiated and preliminarily signed by the former government, so we have little room for maneuver, because if we break off the negotiations we would risk ... paying damages.

    – Defence Minister Bartosz Kownacki

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