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preparation

[prep-uh-ray-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /




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No matter where you live, chances are climate preparation is worth considering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

“During the preparation and before the game, then I do get nervous,” Yamamoto said through an interpreter, “but at that time, I personally think that’s very important.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

A 22-year-old British national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident close to RAF Fairford, counter-terror police said.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Although the Earth encounter required extensive preparation, it is relatively simple compared with what awaits Juice at Jupiter.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

So they are removing it in preparation for taking Cleo away.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

For months beforehand, young female soldiers posted at bases along the Gaza border to watch for suspicious activity had warned their superiors about possible preparations for an attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

As part of his preparations for the series, Bartlett went on a photo-taking expedition through Seattle and Tacoma, collecting imagery of Pacific Northwest grunge to share with his artists: crumbling walls, fire escapes, water towers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

On the company’s IPO preparations, where do things stand?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Downing Street said preparations will now step up, with hundreds of local people expected to be involved.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Christopher filmed my preparations for traveling to the United States, along with those of two other Lost Boys.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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