“Some account of this earlier observation is, therefore, a necessary preliminary to the main investigation.”

“With this crucial preliminary out of the way, we are ready to begin.”

“Phelps is the world record-holder in the 400m IM and takes to the water in prelims in the morning and finals at night.”

“Posting spectacular times during the prelims and semifinals, Crocker entered the championship race as the favorite.”

“It took a very long time for me to warm down from the race, and even after my nap between prelims and finals, I didn't feel like I had recovered.”

“The preliminaries were polite, but from the outset it was clear that both men were in Braehead to put on a show.”

“The event is being played on a unique system of preliminaries leading to knockout stage wherein eight players have been divided in to two groups.”

“This long march requires many small steps and wide-ranging preliminaries in confidence rebuilding.”