Prior
Prior adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Time was
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These investigations frequently lead Detectives Christian Walker, note Who at one time was a powerful superhero before losing his powers prior to the start of the comics.
Source: Comic Book / Powers - Prior to the creation of the comic, Amy (who at the time was the creator's main character) was depicted wearing only a skirt.
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Also, prior to becoming a Crown Colony in the latter part of the 19th Century, it did have a reputation of being a Wretched Hive with rampant crime, corruption and opium; a derisive nickname given to it at the time was "Sin Galore."
Source: Useful Notes / Singapore
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