Prior to
Prior to preposition - Earlier than.
Since and prior to are semantically related. in earlier than topic. In some cases you can use "Since" instead a preposition phrase "Prior to".
Since
Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Synonyms for Since
Prior to and since are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prior to" instead a preposition "Since".
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Both terms in one sentence
- Prior to and since Al Davis' death, the Raiders have been trying to replace the antiquated Coliseum to no avail.
Source: Butt Monkey / Sports -
Building on this, prior to losing the title to Mark Henry at Night of Champions, Orton hadn't lost cleanly since before the previous WrestleMania.
Source: Wrestling / Randy Orton - In ERASED, TV reporter Sawada is convinced that the serial child abduction and murders that took place in his town eighteen years ago were not the work of Misunderstood Loner with a Heart of Gold Jun Shiratori but of an experienced killer who had been active in cases prior to and since said murders.
Source: That One Case
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