As usual, the major news was revealed prior to the event.

Numerous rule changes were announced prior to the 1987 event.

The launch of the 1 billion hungry campaign a week prior to the event.

Health issues forced them to withdraw prior to the event.

The elimination rounds begin about 15 days prior to the event.

The last long training run might be undertaken up to two weeks prior to the event.

In an unprecedented meeting of Congress prior to the event.

The weigh-ins were held one day prior to the event.

The message ran for a month prior to the event.

The company reported it had sold out this service a year prior to the event.