Sentence examples for a preliminary from inspiring English sources

A preliminary autopsy was inconclusive.

I've found a preliminary answer.

"It's a preliminary investigation.

The investigation is called a preliminary evaluation.

A preliminary judicial investigation has been opened.

A preliminary investigation ruled out murder-suicide.

A preliminary hearing was held Monday.

But after a preliminary investigation, nothing happened.

Friday's sortie was a preliminary meeting.

Cable will only give a preliminary response.

And that's just a preliminary estimate.