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preparation

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




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The Premier League-proven Wissa was supposed to help ease the burden, but he hardly had the ideal preparation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Instead he uses the war as a pretext for urging modern Britain to “accelerate munitions production” in preparation for a “European War” whose antagonists remain largely unspecified.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

With the help of allies, the President added, the Navy will also de-mine the Strait—important preparation for the ultimate goal of reopening Hormuz to all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He crouched down in preparation, and then, from hops seventy through seventy-six, he rose up in the air just as she did and landed at the same time too.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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