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Donors are asked to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
While a guest on Seth Meyers on May 12, prior to welcoming Méi into the world, Olivia Munn said that Kim Munn told them that the American version of her name Dung was June.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
While not the best of buddies prior to uniting on the Yankees, the two knew each other through a mutual friend, Lucas Giolito.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The singer was spotted out in New York yesterday (June 7) prior to her performance at the Governor’s Ball.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
While a guest on Seth Meyers on May 12, prior to welcoming Méi into the world, Olivia Munn said that Kim Munn told them that the American version of her name Dung was June.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
While not the best of buddies prior to uniting on the Yankees, the two knew each other through a mutual friend, Lucas Giolito.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The singer was spotted out in New York yesterday (June 7) prior to her performance at the Governor’s Ball.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prior to
Preposition
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United Airlines provides a small discount for prepaid bags at least 24 hours before departure.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Does pasta sauce need to cool before refrigerating?—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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Jussie Smollett proposed to boyfriend Jabari Redd this weekend, bringing the good news to his followers via social media.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
23 June 2025
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The Sun had previously reported the news that the couple’s black cocker spaniel Orla had given birth to several healthy puppies, with a source telling the publication that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were hoping to keep the puppies.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2025
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