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preparation

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




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His revenge victory in the rematch was impressive, but a points win over faded 37-year-old Regis Prograis in April hardly looked ideal preparation for a fight against Garcia - one of the world's leading welterweights.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

I assumed that a substantial speaking engagement involving preparation, travel, presentation and follow up materials was understood to be professional work.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The Patriots’ annual strategy is to play Southern Section teams in preparation for their City Section schedule.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We found 10 of the best wealth-management firms to assist in portfolio management, retirement preparation and estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Our rooms overlooked Lafayette Square and the North Lawn of the White House, where we could see the grandstand and metal bleachers being set up in preparation for the inaugural parade.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Real's preparations before their first Champions League game of the season have not been perfect.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Pro tip: Birch also hosts Pepe’s Oyster Bar, a monthly pop-up named for chef Kyle Knall’s late father, featuring a rotating menu of hot and cold oyster and seafood preparations.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Included in those preparations should be the capacity to quickly restore computer systems that have suffered severe damage.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

"All necessary preparations are being made for a swift response from rescue and health services," the TRNC's health ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

There was no formality and no special preparations except a clean napkin and an extra place at the table.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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