Etymology
Origin of preprint
Example Sentences
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During the pandemic, when doctors and medical experts needed to get info out to the public quickly, the peer review process was regularly eschewed and studies were hosted on preprint servers.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
The study has been accepted for publication in the Planetary Science Journal, and the preprint is available on arXiv.
From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026
The studies Kennedy referenced were mischaracterized, with one being criticized for relying on a very small sample and another being a non-peer-reviewed preprint that studied mice rather than human children.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
A spokesperson told Slate on Wednesday afternoon that the paper has been submitted for peer review, and a preprint version “is being submitted” and should be posted in a day or two.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025
A preprint out this week indicates currently circulating clade 2.3.4.4b viruses are better at binding to human epithelial cells in the airways than previous versions of H5N1.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 5, 2024
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