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as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
Lastly, place your introductory $5 bet on Bucs vs. Chiefs or any other game.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Buster Posey announced during his introductory press conference that Pete Putila would transition from being the Giants’ general manager to another role in the organization.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Runway’s introductory video brought guests sharing everyday moments.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Buster Posey announced during his introductory press conference that Pete Putila would transition from being the Giants’ general manager to another role in the organization.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Runway’s introductory video brought guests sharing everyday moments.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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After a few of the tests were complete, police said Geer stopped cooperating and refused a preliminary breath test.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to extend the Termination Date, subject to stockholder approval.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Many new hires have basic questions that can be handled during orientation.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The goal is mass deregulation — a weakening of checks and balances and a major cut to basic government services, all in the name of concentrating power among a small group of plutocrats.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sign up Renaissance drawings were generally used as preparatory tools, said Alastair Sooke in The Daily Telegraph.The Week UK, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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Basically, those are college prep courses in history/social science, English, math, a foreign language, a laboratory science, visual and performing arts, and a college preparatory elective.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mochi Robotics Kit Ages 4-8 Mochi Robotics Kit is a hands-on way for early elementary learners to build coding skills through play.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Those who leave child care have gone on to work as elementary or middle school teachers, teacher's assistants, nurses, home health aides, or even cashiers, the MTF wrote, citing a recent Rappaport Institute report.Steph Solis, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Interaction Design Institute in Turin, Italy, created Arduino in 2005 to provide people of all ages with an easy, inexpensive way to build electronic devices and control them with rudimentary code.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Most online immigration tools so far have been rudimentary, and that’s often left legal immigrants complaining of long wait times, contradictory instructions, and a web presence that doesn't help with things like green card renewal or family petitions.David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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