preliminary
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In their original bid book, the three prospective host nations unveiled a preliminary estimate of 3.6m tonnes of CO2e, referencing hopes that it would "establish new standards for environmental sustainability in sport".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The company is also borrowing $1 billion for energy financing in the California municipal-bond market, according to a preliminary prospectus filed last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Private consumption increased 0.3%, holding steady from the preliminary report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“The preliminary report is, in my view, very carefully worded,” says Safety Matters Foundation Amit Singh External link, a nongovernmental organization dedicated to aviation safety.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It must also have failed to do preliminary research to discover the minimum amount of the chemical that would accomplish its purpose.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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