Works began in 1772, prior to the council's formal adoption of the New Town plan, which then required minor adaption to accommodate this change.

For at least a year, prior to my adoption of Linux, I had been hearing about it.

Bg5) had floundered in the doldrums for many years, prior to his adoption and development of the opening.

In other cases, the local law amends the Code to omit undesired sections prior to its adoption.

The preliminary budget proposal must also be printed and made available for public inspection at least 20 days prior to its adoption.

The Symmeses had begun planning for the child's arrival long prior to his adoption.

He remembered nothing about his life prior to his adoption by the Ingram family at the age of twelve.

Most sociological concepts were used in English prior to their adoption as the technical language of sociology.

The most significant amendment still to be discussed on the Directive prior to its adoption related to the status of this list.

It has the power to review legislation, treaties and international agreements prior to their adoption.