Preliminary

The preliminary discussions between the two countries focused on trade agreements.

The preliminary testing of the software showed that it had some bugs.

The preliminary sketches of the painting were done in pencil.

The preliminary draft of the essay was written in a rough notebook.

The preliminary phase of the construction involved laying the foundation.

The preliminary interviews with the witnesses provided some new leads for the police.

The preliminary screening of the movie received mixed reviews from critics.

The preliminary stage of the cooking process involved washing the vegetables.

The preliminary diagnosis of the patient's condition was based on their symptoms.

The preliminary version of the software was released to a select group of users for testing.

The preliminary planning for the event involved securing a venue and making a guest list.

The preliminary analysis of the financial data showed that the company was in a healthy position.

The preliminary steps in learning how to play the guitar are learning the basic chords.

The interviewer asked some preliminary questions to get to know the candidate better.

The teacher gave a preliminary explanation of the lesson before diving into the details.

The engineer conducted a preliminary assessment of the building's structural integrity.

The project manager conducted a preliminary review of the project plan with the team.

The doctor performed a preliminary check-up before prescribing any medication.

The police conducted a preliminary investigation of the crime scene.

The preliminary hearing in the case lasted for several days.

The preliminary inspection of the building revealed several safety issues.

The preliminary injunction was granted by the court to stop the construction of the building.

The preliminary sketches of the painting were reviewed by the art curator.

The preliminary draft of the novel was criticized by the editor.

The preliminary data analysis showed a statistically significant effect of the treatment.

The preliminary budget was presented to the board for review.

The preliminary investigation revealed several possible suspects.

The preliminary round of interviews helped to narrow down the list of candidates.

The athletes were required to undergo a preliminary round of qualifiers.

The driver conducted a preliminary inspection of the vehicle before starting the journey.

The committee conducted a preliminary review of the proposal but needed more information.

The contractor gave us a preliminary quote for the renovation project.

The journalist provided only a preliminary report on the breaking news.

The company's preliminary analysis of the data was incomplete.

The tour guide gave us a preliminary tour of the city before we explored on our own.

The doctor's preliminary diagnosis was not conclusive and required further testing.

The historian's preliminary assessment of the document was not detailed enough.

The teacher gave us only a preliminary overview of the topic.

The coach provided some preliminary tips before the game.

The accountant gave a preliminary estimate of the company's profits.

The lawyer presented a preliminary argument before the judge.

The coach's preliminary strategy for the game was not effective.

The preliminary design for the new building was met with mixed reviews.

The preliminary hearing was held to determine if there was enough evidence for a trial.

The preliminary sketches were refined and polished before the final design was approved.

The preliminary stage of the research project involves collecting data.

The preliminary report indicates that there are some areas for improvement in the company's operations.

The preliminary design was approved, and now the architect can move on to the final design.

The students who performed well in the preliminary exams will move on to the final round.

The preliminary results of the survey were inconclusive.