prior to

as in before
earlier than make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication

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Recent Examples of prior to Franco Colapinto of Argentina and Alpine F1 on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 29, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 Below are dividend history charts for AXP, GL, and CSCO, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared. Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 First, assess the event space and come up with a security plan; have a pre-determined incident commander in the case of an emergency; and adequately train first-responders and other officials prior to an event. Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025 All customers will receive an email informing them of the sale prior to closure of the acquisition, the company said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for prior to
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  • Winker will be given anti-inflammatory medication for the next 4-7 days before being reevaluated.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • Cole Swider had 22 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 6 for 9 from 3-point range to pace the Lakers, who went 2-1 in the California Classic in San Francisco before heading to Las Vegas.
    Staff, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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  • His six league goals last season represent a modest return, especially after back-to-back double-digit campaigns previous to this.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • In addition to expert pitch training leading up to the event, winners will receive three months of personalized business development, mentorship, and strategic coaching from the New Voices Foundation.
    Essence, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, the average heart rate for adult women is 78 to 82 beats per minute.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025

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