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

Prior to the decision being announced, Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden said on the Monday Night Club that the club would be prepared for whatever eventuality.

From BBC • May 20, 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

“There is always a price. And when you don’t know what it is up front, then you must be prepared for it to be too heavy a burden when they come for you.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh