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pilot(adjective, new, trial, untried)
3
preliminary(adjective, new, opening, trial, preparation)
2
exploratory(adjective, new, opening, unsettled, trial)
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testing(adjective, experimental, probationary, investigative)
2
trial-and-error(adjective, new, trial, untried)
2
unconfirmed(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled, vague)
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developmental(adjective, new, trial, untried)
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experiential(adjective, new, trial, untried)
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first stage(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
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inductive(adjective, opening, first, starting)
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not final(expression, adjective, unsettled, indefinite)
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not settled(expression, adjective, unsettled, indefinite)
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on approval(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
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open for consideration(expression, adjective, idiom, unsettled, indefinite)
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precursory(adjective, opening, first, starting)
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prolegomenous(adjective, beginning, original, probationary)
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unconcluded(adjective, new, trial, untried)
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under probation(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
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balloon(adjective, experimental, probationary, investigative)
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tester(adjective, preliminary, probationary, exploratory)
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