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Sharpe had a cap hold of $11 million prior to re-signing and his situation may be a model to keep an eye on in regards to the Hornets and Mann.
Josh Okogie’s contract
Monday was an important date on Josh Okogie’s calendar.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The original text of the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act called for the NASA administrator and the Smithsonian to jointly develop a plan for moving Discovery prior to appropriations being made by Congress.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
The Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles and signed Joe Flacco to a one-year contract prior to the NFL Draft.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
So, prior to today's launch, the company made some modifications to help facilitate a future Ship chopsticks catch.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The original text of the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act called for the NASA administrator and the Smithsonian to jointly develop a plan for moving Discovery prior to appropriations being made by Congress.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
The Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles and signed Joe Flacco to a one-year contract prior to the NFL Draft.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
So, prior to today's launch, the company made some modifications to help facilitate a future Ship chopsticks catch.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prior to
Preposition
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Does pasta sauce need to cool before refrigerating?—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Back then, one day before the start of the Euros in England, then Ballon d’Or holder Alexia Putellas injured her anterior cruciate ligament and had to withdraw from the squad.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
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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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
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Pick them when the stem connecting to the vine starts to brown and pull away.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Prior to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prior%20to. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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