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

Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of twins, died on 7 January after complications arose during preparatory medical procedures at Euracare Hospital in Lagos.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Christie’s will test Michelangelo’s draftsmanship by offering up his estimated $1.5 million preparatory drawing of a foot with ties to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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

The preparatory steps are now under way, both in the United States and in the Soviet Union.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan