in preparation
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Eventually, the plant returns as a leaf or a flower, photosynthesizing energy in preparation for its next bloom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I find it helpful to brainstorm a week’s worth of meal ideas that call for rotisserie chicken in preparation for bringing a whole bird home.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
By the end of the week, the multicolored water had largely turned clear and fencing had started to go up around it in preparation for the July 4 fireworks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Alongside materials recovered from the site that are to be reused, more than 100 tonnes of stone were delivered by helicopter earlier this year in preparation.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
It was easier when I saw a stick, because I could rub my palms together and tighten the muscles of my calves in preparation.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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