as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges
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Recent Examples of preparatory
However, Putin said on the eve of his visit that preparatory work, including feasibility and engineering studies, were proceeding as scheduled.
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Reuters, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The Future of Psychedelic Healing Healing retreats can offer a safe and nurturing environment for exploration while participants embark on a journey that includes preparatory sessions, guided psychedelic experiences and integration workshops.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024
This England are touring down under at the end of 2025 and as a preparatory test, the summer of 2024 could not have been more genteel.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
What's next: Before the summit next Thursday, there will be preparatory talks by teams from all sides to lay the groundwork, the senior U.S. official told reporters.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
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Reuters, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The Future of Psychedelic Healing Healing retreats can offer a safe and nurturing environment for exploration while participants embark on a journey that includes preparatory sessions, guided psychedelic experiences and integration workshops.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024
This England are touring down under at the end of 2025 and as a preparatory test, the summer of 2024 could not have been more genteel.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
What's next: Before the summit next Thursday, there will be preparatory talks by teams from all sides to lay the groundwork, the senior U.S. official told reporters.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Preparatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparatory. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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