as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

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Recent Examples of preparatory The 73-year-old is alleged to have traveled to Iran twice -- in May and August 2024 -- following preparatory meetings with representatives of Eddie in Turkey, the first of which took place in the southern city of Samandag in April 2024, police said. David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024 However, Putin said on the eve of his visit that preparatory work, including feasibility and engineering studies, were proceeding as scheduled. Reuters, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024 The Future of Psychedelic Healing Healing retreats can offer a safe and nurturing environment for exploration while participants embark on a journey that includes preparatory sessions, guided psychedelic experiences and integration workshops. Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024 This England are touring down under at the end of 2025 and as a preparatory test, the summer of 2024 could not have been more genteel. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preparatory 

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“Preparatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparatory. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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