generally precede

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• Significant scientific discoveries generally precede major technological advancements.
• In formal writing, an introduction should generally precede the main body of the text.
• Economic recessions are generally preceded by a period of declining consumer confidence.
• The calm before a storm will generally precede severe weather conditions.
• A thorough review of the literature must generally precede any new research project.
• Minor tremors generally precede larger earthquakes in seismically active regions.
• Successful negotiations generally precede the signing of important international treaties.
• In music, a crescendo will generally precede a dramatic climax.
• The development of new theories generally precedes their practical application.
• Symptoms like a sore throat and cough generally precede the full development of a cold.