geared up
Example Sentences
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The same month, as she geared up for her “Cloud 9 Tour” — which kicked off May 29 in Columbus, Ohio, and concludes Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
As the U.S. geared up to take on Paraguay and Australia, packed stadiums proudly belted our national anthem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
"You have to play well here, strike the ball well to play well, and the crowd gets me geared up for that."
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
I was all geared up, bouncing around my room, trying to avoid contact with any heavy, haunting thoughts.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
