18 entries under preliminary topic. ×

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temporary(adjective, continue, unsettled, substitute, tentative)
15
tentative(adjective, new, inferior, sensitive, limited)
11
probationary(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, indefinite)
6
test(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, temporary)
6
trial(adjective, new, unsettled, indefinite, untried)
3
pilot(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
2
exploratory(adjective, new, opening, unsettled, trial)
2
trial-and-error(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
developmental(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
experiential(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
first stage(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
1
inductive(adjective, opening, first, tentative, starting)
1
introductory(adjective, first)
1
on approval(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
1
precursory(adjective, opening, first, tentative, starting)
1
unconcluded(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
under probation(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
0
tester(adjective, tentative, probationary, exploratory)
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