| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | prior to the introduction | 22 |
|
| 2 | prior to the meeting | 20 |
|
| 3 | prior to the start | 16 |
|
| 4 | prior to the date | 15 |
|
| 5 | prior to the opening | 13 |
|
| 6 | prior to the commencement | 12 |
|
| 7 | prior to the election | 12 |
|
| 8 | prior to the passing | 11 |
|
| 9 | prior to the event | 11 |
|
| 10 | prior to the announcement | 10 |
|
| 11 | prior to the sale | 9 |
|
| 12 | prior to the war | 9 |
|
| 13 | prior to the interview | 8 |
|
| 14 | prior to the time | 8 |
|
| 15 | prior to the application | 8 |
|
| 16 | prior to the beginning | 7 |
|
| 17 | prior to the arrival | 7 |
|
| 18 | prior to the conference | 7 |
|
| 19 | prior to the act | 7 |
|
| 20 | prior to the outbreak | 7 |
|
| 21 | prior to the establishment | 7 |
|
| 22 | prior to the creation | 7 |
|
| 23 | prior to the invasion | 6 |
|
| 24 | prior to the onset | 6 |
|
| 25 | prior to the publication | 6 |
|
| 26 | prior to the formation | 6 |
|
| 27 | prior to the end | 6 |
|
| 28 | prior to the referendum | 5 |
|
| 29 | prior to the closing | 5 |
|
| 30 | prior to the hearing | 5 |
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