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countdown

noun

Definition of countdown

as in preliminary

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Recent Examples of countdown The countdown is on for the premiere of one of the longest-running reality shows. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026 The countdown clock to the midterm elections continues to tick down, but the rest of the numbers affecting the economy continue to go up. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The tree works as a countdown calendar, as kids can fill in each day with a magnetic ornament. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 Check out Duff revealing the countdown clock at her London show below. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countdown

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This year’s Miss World competition recently made headlines during the preliminaries when Ugandan delegate Elle Muhoza made a powerful fashion statement.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
But all of that was just the preliminaries for Grady Emerson.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of preliminary

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Hardliners in Iran initially criticized Pezeshkian and Araghchi’s diplomatic overtures to Washington, deeming a decision to visit the country actively waging war against them as a sign of surrender.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
Marconi has resisted overtures from private equity firms, which have shown a growing appetite to invest in the food industry.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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The 43-year-old right-hander was making his second start of the year and first since March 30 in a season derailed by a sore hip and hamstring injury.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
But that response, or leadership — a trait teammates and coaches see far more from Herbert than the public — is one of several reasons why the Chargers are supporting their quarterback despite the offense’s sloppy start to the season.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of start

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Media Day — the spectacle where teams open their doors for interviews and photo shoots — for most teams is Monday, a prelude to the start of training camp practices on Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
That has led to speculation that bringing Sycamore’s specialty retail businesses together is a prelude to a potential sale of the group to another private equity firm, retail company or through an IPO.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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