preliminary

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Talks between Cuba and the United States on de-escalating tensions are still at a "very preliminary" stage, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal told AFP on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The South Korean technology company said in preliminary results Tuesday that its operating profit likely reached around 57.200 trillion won, equivalent to $37.91 billion, for the January-March period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"We had some solid preliminary information about this operation, including details about the place and possible timing," former senior Hungarian counter-intelligence officer, Peter Buda, told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The judge’s preliminary injunction applies only to public colleges and universities in the states that sued while the case proceeds through litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A few preliminary gusty showers, and then a strong steady rain.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck