preparatory

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The grouping added they welcomed "the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning" but provided no further details.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

And rather than making use of preparatory sketches, Titian painted alla prima—going straight to work on the blank surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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

Strolling leisurely around the bank of the Abbey pond, the two companions gathered up the nets preparatory to spreading them upon the water.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques