provisional
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Hernandez was able to vote in person, but only by filling out a provisional ballot, said Chelsea Lucktenberg, the councilmember’s deputy chief of staff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
That provisional figure, recorded in Kew Gardens, also surpassed the hottest bank holiday Monday on record - 33.3C in August 2019.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Under the changes, new drivers in Northern Ireland will have to wait at least six months after receiving a provisional licence before taking a test, unless they are carers.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
In Europe, provisional inflation figures for May from individual eurozone countries and European Central Bank accounts will be watched after a string of recent data suggested that economic activity is faltering.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Shortly after the meeting with Dr. Xuma, a provisional committee of the Youth League was formed, under the leadership of William Nkomo.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing provisional
The Unteachables
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The Dawes Act
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The Treaty of Paris (1783)
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