preparation

noun as in development, readiness

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arrangement, construction, education, establishment, formation, groundwork, measure, plan, precaution, preparedness, qualification, rehearsal, study, training

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alertness, anticipation, background, base, basis, evolution, expectation, fitting, foresight, foundation, gestation, homework, incubation, manufacture, provision, readying, rundown, safeguard, schoolwork, substructure, tryout, workout

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buildup, dry run, getting ready, lead time, making ready, preparing, putting in order

noun as in something concocted, put together

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arrangement

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blend, brew, composition, compound, concoction, confection, decoction, medicine, mixture, product, tincture

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Isn’t it finally time for a respectful national dialogue about what constitutes an adequate defense and how to balance military preparations with other urgent national needs?

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Everything I do I sit down and think about it in preparation.

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Spending more time on Long Island enabled extra preparation on the ground.

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She said both governments entered into an agreement which committed to hold referendums and they should now start the preparations.

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The team's World Cup preparation plans - nothing too fancy, mainly more time together in a centralised camp - were beyond the federation's finances.

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