preparing

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Preparing for a gnarly thunderstorm that would probably wipe out our power?

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Preparing and drinking coffee is an important daily ritual in Ethiopia with members of the community, mainly women, coming together to take part in a traditional ceremony.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Preparing the specimen was a slow and careful process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Preparing its bid for Warner Bros. “forced us on the journey to really take a good look at what we have and what we’re building,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Preparing for their journey south, the martins flapped and fretted in the eaves, and, from the blanket of mist hovering over the lake, I heard the harsh, lonely cry of the mallards.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt