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～に先立ち: "Prior to/in advance of..."

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Introduction

Welcome to the extremely important and distinguished lesson on ～に先立さきだつ. In advance of this illustrious lesson, I'll be conducting a short opening ceremony involving interpretive dance (performed by me), slam poetry (also performed by me), and freshly-baked choco-chip cookies (made by mum).

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〜に先立さきだって: In advance of (something important)

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    Noun/dictionary form verbに先立さきだって
    Example:
    → 天皇てんのう陛下へいかの訪問ほうもんに先立さきだって、大規模だいきぼな清掃せいそうが行おこなわれる。
    "There will be a large-scale cleaning in advance of his majesty the Emperor's visit.”

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〜に先立ち（にさきだち） Prior to/before
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