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preliminary

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




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Sharma said preliminary reports indicated that all the seafarers were safe and that authorities were coordinating across government agencies to ensure their security.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Asked if Iran would get any economic relief just from opening up the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic in the first phase of a preliminary deal, Rubio said: “No, that’s not been discussed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He was leading in Studio City and Hancock Park, according to the preliminary returns in areas where Bass led Caruso after the primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Donovan considered, “Not much, I think. If Dave is like the preliminary model we saw back at the factory, there’s a special co-ordinating circuit that would be the only section involved.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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