precedes

in our schedule, the meeting precedes the presentation.

the introduction precedes the main discussion in the report.

in writing, a thesis statement often precedes the body paragraphs.

the warning sign precedes the dangerous area.

the appetizer usually precedes the main course in a meal.

in a story, the conflict often precedes the resolution.

the rehearsal precedes the actual performance.

the announcement precedes the event scheduled for next week.

in a timeline, the event that triggers change often precedes the outcome.

in a recipe, preparation steps often precede the cooking instructions.