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as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
That will be the first question asked during the new coach and GM’s introductory press conference.
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Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Each tour — available in English, Spanish and French — starts with a short introductory film about Warner Bros.' centurylong history.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
In accordance with Quaker tradition, Rachel says some introductory words at the wedding, then everyone sits in silence in the parlor until moved to speak.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Each tour — available in English, Spanish and French — starts with a short introductory film about Warner Bros.' centurylong history.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
In accordance with Quaker tradition, Rachel says some introductory words at the wedding, then everyone sits in silence in the parlor until moved to speak.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Mandich made her first appearance in court on Jan. 10, and has upcoming court appearances set for Jan. 22 and Jan. 24, the latter of which will be a preliminary examination.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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According to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather, the wildfires are the costliest in U.S. history, with the damage being valued between $135 billion and $150 billion.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA SCHOOL'S OUT – Blue state ends basic reading and writing skills test requirement for teachers.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration plans to announce an ease of restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria, which would speed up delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that block other assistance to the new government in Damascus.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate sources of that water — three tanks each with a capacity of roughly 1 million gallons — were filled as a preparatory measure before the fires broke out, city authorities say.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Among Muslim countries, Qatar makes sense on a logistical level because that is where all the preparatory work took place, including the brainstorming sessions that generated the office idea and the early meetings with the Taliban's leadership envoy.Michael Semple, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2012
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most of the whooping cough cases in the Boise School District have been in its elementary and high schools, Hollar said.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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