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preparation

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




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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

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

A covered porch houses a sizable grill for outdoor meal preparation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

A lesser preparation this time around tempers enthusiasm, as does the record of horses that have failed to complete on previous attempts in this race.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As Wild oversaw the preparation of the boat, Shackleton and Worsley climbed up a small hill they used as a lookout and surveyed the ocean.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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