preparatory

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By placing them side by side with his preparatory drawings, visitors can better understand Raphael's creative process.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

There had been no warnings or preparatory guidance from governments as the U.S. built up an armada offshore and diplomacy faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"There will also need to be training on all relevant aspects of the research protocol, including preparatory work in the lead up to a young person being considered eligible for puberty blockers."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Asked whether this therapy could threaten to re-traumatize some patients, ter Heide said it was “theoretically possible,” but this is what the preparatory sessions are aimed at preventing.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

She started to skin the rabbit, preparatory to cooking it.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey