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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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After qualifying for the event with an eighth spot in prelims, Qin emerged as an unpredicted winner in the finals.
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The prelims will include the fighters from the Road to the UFC: China event.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the prelims broadcast on cable network ESPNEWS on TV.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024
Which Indiana marching bands will compete in BOA Grand Nationals prelims?
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The prelims will include the fighters from the Road to the UFC: China event.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the prelims broadcast on cable network ESPNEWS on TV.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024
Which Indiana marching bands will compete in BOA Grand Nationals prelims?
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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