Etymology
Origin of preprint
Example Sentences
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The research was published online Monday on a preprint server, which enabled the researchers to put out the paper before it was vetted by outside reviewers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
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 findings were first shared as a preprint on bioRxiv on July 16, 2025, and later published in the journal Current Biology on October 24.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 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
The Yale study’s authors defend their decision to post the preprint online even as a preliminary study of post-vaccine medical conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
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