as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
instantly recognized that chilled feeling as one of the precursory symptoms of a cold
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Adjective
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But this time measures like the travel ban were replaced by more methodical reviews and preparatory actions that could serve as the precursors to such policies while putting them on more solid legal footing.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025 -
One preparatory step for many of us: Clearing out the sticky willies, hedge parsley and crab grass that snuck into our garden beds during late February.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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Crowley-Sanders is next scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 27 and is currently being held in custody on a $1 million bond, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Judge Jackson will hold a hearing on February 26 at 10:00am to consider imposing a preliminary injunction.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Heat will hold an introductory press conference for Wiggins, Mitchell and Kyle Anderson on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Kaseya Center ahead of their first practice with the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rather than injecting the regular introductory weekly dose, people are only taking half that amount or less.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Precursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precursory. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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