preparation
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“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
"It's not just our problem set, going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that strait will be open," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
What is left to be done in your preparation efforts?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"You have to refocus and be consistent in your preparation, be prepared as if it was the final, but we always prepare like every game's the final," said Bellamy.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
In preparation for longer, narrative stories in which sound effects and music are incorporated, there are many children’s rhymes that tell stories and incorporate fun sounds.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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