How to Use "Prior" with Example Sentences

prior (adj): before; earlier

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Used with nouns:

"I could not attend the party because of a prior engagement."
(engagement, commitment)

"We received prior approval before continuing with the project."
(approval, authorization, consent, permission)

"Do you have any prior experience in this field of work?"
(experience, knowledge)

"She was given prior notice to move out of the apartment."
(notice, notification, warning)

"He has a prior history of drug use."
(history, record)

"She is being given prior consideration for the job because she is a current employee."
(consideration)