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preparation

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




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It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Failing to measure preparation gaps does not remove barriers; it moves them into the classroom, where they become harder to overcome,” the professors write.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Contreras handled a full slate of high school classes, clubs and activities: advanced placement Spanish, computer science, the Associated Student Body and college preparation in her AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, class.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"He ended up really doing it... Dong Guangping is too tenacious, too brave," she said, adding that he had planned his escape with "meticulous checks and preparation".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

On Anya’s left, a huge space had been cleared out, obviously in preparation for construction of some kind.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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