Example sentences of "prior [prep] [v-ing] to [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The effect of the premedication did help Mr Reynolds to relax for a short while prior to going to theatre . |
| 2 | Avoid all stimulant drugs at least two hours prior to going to bed . |
| 3 | Also avoid smoking prior to going to bed . |
| 4 | For example , students who have had a full-time job prior to coming to university are less likely to withdraw or fail , while conversely , students whose homes are close to university are more likely to become non-graduates . |
| 5 | Statistical analysis of a sample of the 1979 entry cohort to Lancaster University indicates that the likelihood of non-completion is determined by various characteristics the main ones being the students academic ability reflected by A-level results , work experience prior to coming to university , school background and the location of home in relation to the university . |