be ready
Example Sentences
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But, Quaintance will need to rehab his knee and probably won’t be ready for the upcoming season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
Taiwanese warships must be ready at all times to respond, delaying their regular maintenance and cutting into rest periods for crew, according to Taiwanese officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
She said a just transition has to be strong enough for people to "let go of the industry that built their community" and "trust that the new economy will be ready to catch them".
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
"We need to be ready for a fight, not throw in the towel."
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
I held it in my hand so that I would be ready to sack him up the instant I heard the snap of a trap.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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