これに先立って（これにさきだって）

JLPT N1 · noun

Meaning: prior to this

Example sentences

• 開会に先立って、あいさつをする。 — A greeting is given prior to the opening.
• これに先立って準備を整える。 — Preparations are made ahead of this.

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