She had no prior knowledge of the event.
Prior to the new legislation, motorcycle riders were not required to wear helmets.
Example sentence - She looked over her shoulder prior to backing the car out of the driveway.
Prior to reading this question I would have thought it was too early to answer it.
I would like to come. but a prior engagement prevents me from accepting
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, clothing was made by hand.
Prior to shipping the items were put in a crate.
the government probably wishes it had prior restraint on the book No Easy Day
Example sentence - The dentist numbed the patients' gum prior to pulling the tooth.
Example sentence - We would inject the marinade into the turkey prior to baking it.
I am using the word intricate in a sentence.
I ruefully had to refuse the invitation as I had a prior appointment
She had a prior engagement so could not attend the school meeting. Prior means that something else already exists or is more important.
The draft letter will be circulated prior to the release of the final copy.