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preparation

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




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The best preparation isn’t buying three days of food and water or other supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some are angry at what they see as city leaders’ poor preparation and response to the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But, for Douglas, ex-CEO of Abu Dhabi's Etihad airline, the inaugural flight is "the culmination of four years' worth of preparation".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The 70-year-old is one of the most respected and influential coaches in the game, and that reputation has been earned from his borderline obsessive dedication to preparation for every single match he oversees.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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