provisional
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Also attracting attention will be provisional eurozone gross domestic product data for the third quarter plus provisional October inflation data from individual eurozone countries, including France and Germany, on Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
It is not clear which matches or activities the suspension would cover, or whether time already served under a provisional suspension would count towards the 30-day sanction.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
A judge has now set his provisional trial date to begin in October 2027.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The provisional ban requires approval from the Brazilian Congress to remain in effect after an initial 120-day period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
That is, essentially, a way of recognizing the provisional and imperfect nature of scientific reasoning.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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