preparatory
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Including this preparatory sketch with her name on it.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The pianist pauses, takes a preparatory breath, then with the left hand gently plays the notes of a chord, one after another, in a manner called arpeggiation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The initial discussions will be preparatory, setting guidelines for more formal cease-fire talks, these officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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
“You are definitely ready for a preparatory prosthesis, and in record time.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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