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previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
兼ねてから計画していた旅行にようやく出発した。
I finally set off on the trip I had been planning for some time.
兼ねてより噂になっていた合併が正式に発表された。
The merger that had long been rumored was officially announced.
兼ねて準備しておいた書類を会議に持参した。
I brought along the documents I had prepared in advance to the meeting.