preparatory
Example Sentences
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And it required a lot of preparatory work and patience.
From Los Angeles Times
In June, the independent preparatory school, which has educated children for almost 130 years, announced it would sell the tables, which generations of children had eaten at, ahead of its closure on 31 December.
From BBC
The gallery is also showing some of Riley's preparatory drawings.
From BBC
Delegates involved in preparatory work said Argentina's representatives have been obstructive.
From Barron's
But when Paul Andrew Perez, the head of drama at an American college preparatory school, died suddenly, the last thing his students wanted to do was put on a show.
From BBC
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