preliminary study

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A large preliminary study found that people diagnosed with CAA were about four times more likely to develop dementia within five years, even if they had never experienced a stroke.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

While those programs, and similar ones currently under way in Los Angeles County, are for a general population, a preliminary study by one of the authors has found that homeless people also benefit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

In a preliminary study of two dozen workers, the language bot had helped them finish two hours’ worth of tasks in 20 minutes.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023

"We are still in the preliminary study stage and whether we will join the project depends on the outcome of the studies," he said, adding the company is also scrutinizing a few other projects.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

So shall we have combined the preliminary study in vocal expression of direct appeal with the preliminary study in verbal expression of persuasion.

From Vocal Expression A Class-book of Voice Training and Interpretation by Everts, Katherine Jewell