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

"Currently, we are evaluating Ardea's report on the preliminary study while discussing about a more detailed study," said Masaru Takebayashi, managing executive officer.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

By this system any dullard is enabled, without effort, fatigue, or preliminary study, to Make his Mark and get his F.I., his E.P., and his H.A.W.

From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Newnes, George