preparation
Example Sentences
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“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
That is in preparation for mass production of Optimus, which Musk predicted in November would become “the biggest product of all time, by far.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
"I was involved in the launch preparation of the experiments that the astronauts put out on the lunar surface," he explains.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
While this preparation often happens at a local level, the international Volcano Disaster Assistance Program was created as a direct result of the Mount St. Helens eruption.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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