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preliminary

[pri-lim-uh-ner-ee] / prɪˈlɪm əˌnɛr i /




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Doncaster Coroner's Court heard earlier that a post-mortem examination showed "features in keeping with drowning", but the coroner stressed this conclusion was preliminary and subject to further investigations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The biggest effect probably will be felt in Los Angeles, which has an estimated 150 transit stops covered by the bill, according to the city’s preliminary assessment.

From Los Angeles Times • 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 judges will be meeting in the faculty lounge this morning to make the preliminary cut...”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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