a1631 J. Donne (1957) III. 159 The very pre-contemplation, and pre-denunciation of that judgement..was a..distastfull bitternesse to the Prophet.
1995 Jan. 132/1 This model shows the typical process that we go through from head-in-the-sand inertia to adopting a healthier lifestyle. The fun starts with pre-contemplation.