be prepared for

Example Sentences

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Investors should be prepared for a 50% drawdown sometime in the next five to 10 years.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Voters should be prepared for the possibility that the gubernatorial results aren’t determined on election night, Grose said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But if students can learn to debate the people they disagree with and still work together, they will be prepared for life in a robust democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Strong demand is normally a positive for companies and their stocks, but as supply constraints continue, investors should be prepared for more impacts to revenue growth, margins, and deal timings.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

How can Ben and Cillian have expected me to be prepared for this?

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness