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dormancy period(expression, trial, period, technics)
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preliminary period(expression, trial, period, technics)
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run-in period(expression, trial, period, technics)
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lead time(expression, time, period, preparation)
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pre-production(noun, time, period, preparation)
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preparatory interval(expression, time, period, preparation)
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preparatory period(expression, time, period, preparation)
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preparatory phase(expression, time, period, preparation)
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preproduction stage(expression, time, period, preparation)
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early season(expression, sport, period, preparation)
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pre-season(noun, sport, period, preparation)
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