〜に先立って
JLPT N2 Time and sequenceprior to; in advance of
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に先立って means doing something before a major event as preparation. Attach it to a noun or a verb's dictionary form with の. The modifying form is に先立つ. It is formal and used for ceremonies, launches, and projects.
Examples
にて、がをた。 Kaikai ni sakidatte, shachou ga aisatsu o shita.
Prior to the opening, the president gave a greeting.
に、をた。 Shuppatsu ni sakidachi, nimotsu o kakunin shita.
Before departure, I checked the luggage.