Consequently, researchers should obtain accurate laboratory measurements of the available carbohydrate content of foods as an essential preliminary step in GI testing. (academic.oup.com)
But that's an interesting preliminary step toward finding a genetic basis for some aspects of language. (discovermagazine.com)
In addition, he's had numerous phone screens, recruiter interviews, and informational interviews as preliminary steps to actual job interviews. (recareered.com)