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preparation

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




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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

Alongside materials recovered from the site that are to be reused, more than 100 tonnes of stone were delivered by helicopter earlier this year in preparation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

They emphasized that both preparation methods and replacement foods are important factors when making dietary recommendations or shaping public policy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“My former headmistress, Miss Mortimer, has sent us a guidebook describing all the important sights of London. It should provide us with an excellent preparation for our trip.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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