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preparation

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




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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

The low-cost drones, the first one-way attack drones the U.S. deployed in the Iran war, have roots in America’s preparation for a separate potential conflict between the U.S. and China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Some people are already setting up food stands in preparation for the day.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer