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

While a formal agenda has yet to be completed, the recent phone call between Trump and Xi is expected to trigger a round of high-level preparatory meetings between U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 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

While such preparatory drawings often focused on the figures alone, Filippino devotes equal attention to the architectural setting, in this case an open loggia on which the saint is enthroned and surrounded by angels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The purpose of a preparatory examination was to determine whether the government’s charges were sufficient to put us on trial in the Supreme Court.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela