preliminary
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Brinkema barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund - including processing or dispersing claims - until a preliminary hearing on 12 June.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Snyder’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 5 at the Antelope Valley Courthouse, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Stocks rose on reports that Iran and the U.S. had reached a preliminary deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Only 23 slots are available in round three, so the EFL must lose a tie - or two teams - via preliminary round fixtures.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
On her first day of the two months’ preliminary training, Briony’s humiliation in front of the class had been instructive.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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