Example sentences of "but prior [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 Where problems can arise is in distinguishing between possible dates in the last few centuries , but prior to the bomb effect .
2 The first is following the opening of the bypass , but prior to the improvement of Woolmer Road .
3 Further , those who implement mergers after the suspension period but prior to the Commission 's final decision take the risk that the merger will not ultimately be cleared .
4 Yeah I mean me I it may be inappropriate at this moment in time to say we will do it now because of obvious reasons but prior to the recession it was an ongoing thing that the the board were in through the general manager were actually writing to many companies .
5 He contends that the injuries in Watt v. Rama [ 1972 ] V.R. 353 and in the present case ( on the facts assumed ) were caused not upon the birth of the plaintiff but prior to the birth .
6 There are some transitional arrangements to cope with designs which had been registered on or after 12th January 1988 but prior to the more rigorous standards now applicable ( that is , prior to 1st August 1989 ) and which would fail to be registrable subsequently .
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