in preparation

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It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

His masklike “Head of a Woman” from 1907—painted in preparation to create his iconic “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”—sold for $14.4 million, over its $8 million high estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Raducanu and Richardson are formally working together in Strasbourg in preparation for the WTA clay-court tournament, the final warm-up event before the French Open.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Ahead of Trump’s arrival, an area roughly the size of 400 American football fields was closed in preparation for a stop here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

On Anya’s left, a huge space had been cleared out, obviously in preparation for construction of some kind.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack