Previous to the conference we had discussed the matter.

在会议召开之前，我们讨论了这个问题。

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Previous to the conference we had discussed the matter among ourselves.

在会议之前，我们讨论了这个问题。

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They said at the March press conference that the effort aims to build on previous initiatives to raise awareness and further reduce inhalant use.

他们在三月份的新闻发布会上说，他们努力建设先前的措施来提高关注度 进一步降低吸入剂的使用。

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At the previous conference, President Karzai pledged a commitment to improve security,governance and economic opportunities for Afghans.

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