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"had a prior" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to indicate that someone had a previous experience or involvement with something. Example: I was hesitant to hire John for the project because he had a prior conflict with one of our team members.
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None had a prior criminal record.
She had a prior commitment and declined.
Presumably the Muppets' Swedish Chef had a prior engagement.
Ms. Isaacson's students had a prior proficiency score of 3.57.
Only a fraction had a prior diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Mr. Osher, who had a prior federal conviction for money laundering, posted $10,000 cash bail.
Mr. Winfield had had a prior dispute with the killer, according to the police.
Although Mr. Flowers had a prior conviction, it was for possession and not for selling drugs.
Presumably C.C. DeVille had a prior engagement on a cruise ship.
"We were unaware that this nurse had a prior record of drug problems," he said.
"Tom and I had a prior relationship with Alejandro," Ms. Wagner said.
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