provisional
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The Ukraine international, 25, has been sidelined for nearly 18 months after an "adverse finding in a routine urine test" led to a provisional suspension in December 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Key economic data releases will include the first estimate of U.S. first-quarter GDP and provisional eurozone inflation figures for April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The provisional stats out on Thursday are for the month of March.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
U.S. provisional purchasing managers’ surveys for April, due Thursday, will give a more up-to-date indication of how the Middle East war uncertainty and energy-price increases have impacted activity in manufacturing and services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Shortly after the meeting with Dr. Xuma, a provisional committee of the Youth League was formed, under the leadership of William Nkomo.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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The Unteachables
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The Dawes Act
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The Treaty of Paris (1783)
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