pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
variants
or pre-trial
: occurring or existing before a trial
a pretrial hearing
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The three defendants appeared in the Floyd County Circuit Court Thursday for a pretrial hearing, according to court records.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2024
Their families alleged either excessive force or deliberate indifference to life-threatening medical conditions for people in pretrial detention.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
McAlpin’s initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Nov. 13.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
French officials said the 22-year-old Afghan was indicted on Saturday for plotting attacks against civilians and placed in pretrial detention.
—Nancy Ing, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2024
Their families alleged either excessive force or deliberate indifference to life-threatening medical conditions for people in pretrial detention.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
McAlpin’s initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Nov. 13.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
French officials said the 22-year-old Afghan was indicted on Saturday for plotting attacks against civilians and placed in pretrial detention.
—Nancy Ing, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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