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What made them extraordinary were the events that preceded them.

Rather surprisingly, the obligatory face-to-face between Tyson and Paul ended without any drama, but there was already enough of that in the hour and half that preceded it.

But this is preceded by perimenopause, a phase of gradual decline in reproductive hormones that can last from anywhere between two to 10 years.

She appeared reticent, at times, with the traditions set out by first ladies that preceded her.

The council vote on McDonnell was preceded by a fiery public comment period, which featured about 85 speakers split between supporters and detractors.