preliminary

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The teacher handed out a schedule for the week's activities. "

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

"After a week of auditions, the judges announced the ten finalists who would compete in the singing competition's grand finale. "

"The preparatory exercises for the upcoming math test helped students become more confident. "

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course."

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

"the introduction of a new product into the market"