preparatory
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Though the memorandum was never signed, Soilbuild alleged that both sides proceeded to conduct preparatory work for the Mapletree deal on the basis of terms laid out in the draft memorandum, the lawsuit said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
In mid-June, a group of scientists visited the site to assess damage that might have been caused by the preparatory works.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ramaphosa has said he will not seek to prevent the committee from operating while it carries out preparatory work but will do so if it gets under way while legal proceedings are in place.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Including this preparatory sketch with her name on it.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
After having made a few preparatory experiments, he concluded with a panegyric upon modern chemistry, the terms of which I shall never forget:
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
Vocabulary lists containing preparatory
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: pre-
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