preliminary discussions

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  1. initial conversations or negotiations that take place before formal discussions or agreements, often aimed at exploring options, establishing relationships, or clarifying objectives.

Before finalizing the project details, the team held a series of preliminary discussions to gather everyone's input and ideas.

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