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a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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Remember, in 2010, nobody remembers the Americans’ win against Canada in the prelims.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The prelims will feature three bouts featuring fighters from Australia, so the crowd will be rocking, cheering on the local scrappers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
This year’s section competition will start May 29 with the prelims, followed by finals May 31.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The prelims start at 11 a.m. ET and the main card starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The prelims will feature three bouts featuring fighters from Australia, so the crowd will be rocking, cheering on the local scrappers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
This year’s section competition will start May 29 with the prelims, followed by finals May 31.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The prelims start at 11 a.m. ET and the main card starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prelim
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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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