nemawashino
1. Preparatory; Preliminary
★ Common
Noun
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1. Preparatory; Preliminary
1. laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering
2. digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
1. Through behind-the-scenes maneuvering; Networking
1. Networking; Lobbying
1. Root-running was done.; It was groundwork.
1. It is not groundwork.; It is not preliminary coordination.
1. If roots are turned; When roots are turned
1. Not groundwork.; Not lobbying.
1. Probably a behind-the-scenes arrangement.; Probably lobbying.
1. Probably settled.; Likely arranged.