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"previous to" is correct and can be used in written English
You would use it when referring to something that happened before a certain event or time period. Example: Previous to the COVID-19 pandemic, I used to travel for business quite often.
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Previous to the home, a workhouse occupied the site.
"Previous to that, they built cables for Marconi.
Previous to NME, Mike edited the independent music magazine Kruger.
"Previous to the attack he asked Mr. Key. . .
Previous to this, his estranged missus and young son had been knifed up, down and sideways.
Previous to this, Chad was chairman of the board and chief executive officer of DuPont.
Previous to this Ashes tour he has a very good record.
Previous to that, he was a Professor at Michigan State University for seven years.
Previous to 2001 many infamous persons took the podium during the Baccalaureate Ceremonies.
Previous to that post, Bell was editor-in-chief of Guardian Unlimited from 2001 to 2006.
Previous to the shareholder enforcing Section 16 (b), the violations were widespread.
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