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prelim

[pree-lim, pri-lim] / ˈpri lɪm, prɪˈlɪm /


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There’s also a women’s prelim round ice hockey match going on: Canada leading I Can’t Believe It’s Not Russia 2-0.

From The Guardian • Feb. 7, 2022

Max Thomas of Servite cruising to 6.94 in 60 prelim at Arcadia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2022

In another 200-meter prelim, Erriyon Knighton — at 17, the youngest member of the U.S. track team — won in 20.54 seconds.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2021

Curry would ultimately have received a gold medal of his own, but prelim swimmers don’t participate in the medal ceremony.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

In our prelim heats, on Saturday, I beat Lindsey’s time in every event, even the freestyle.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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