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The phrase "preliminary vote" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an initial voting process that is conducted to gauge opinions or make decisions before a final vote.
Example: "The committee held a preliminary vote to determine which proposals would move forward for further discussion."
Alternatives: "initial vote" or "provisional vote".
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A preliminary vote is expected on Tuesday.
The measure passed a preliminary vote and will go to a committee for review.
Indeed, the preliminary vote totals for the three directors were effectively rebukes.
The commission agreed and, in a preliminary vote, unanimously rejected the proposal.
But first, here's some more on the earlier preliminary vote in the Greek parliament.
At least one other diocese, in Fort Worth, is considering a similar preliminary vote.
Saturday's preliminary vote opens a new window on the dynamics of hotel sales.
12 06 p.m., Tuesday | Updated A preliminary vote on the draft legislation was postponed on Tuesday without explanation.
Still, the outcome on Wednesday is uncertain; a preliminary vote last year was won by a majority of only eight.
It swept a preliminary vote in the 120-seat Parliament in February with 58 in favor and 11 against.
In a preliminary vote, the first of two required by law, the City Council approved the proposal to recognize Rosas.
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