preparatory
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Including this preparatory sketch with her name on it.
From BBC • May 1, 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
By placing them side by side with his preparatory drawings, visitors can better understand Raphael's creative process.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
There had been no warnings or preparatory guidance from governments as the U.S. built up an armada offshore and diplomacy faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“Where’s your car?” he said, preparatory to giving directions.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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