preparation

Example Sentences

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“I felt confident in my preparation for this game and told myself to stay loose and don’t overthink,” Williams said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

He brings the added benefit of knowing the Premier League and the timing of the likely appointment gives him scope for preparation.

From BBC • 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

“And if I let a gust of wind or a sprinkling of rain turn me aside from these easy tasks, what preparation would such sloth be for the future I propose to myself?”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë