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preparation

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




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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

According to the authors, the funders had no role in the study's design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, review, approval, or publication decisions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

An open letter cites “severe preparation deficits” among incoming students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Teacher was concerned about how behind Neel was in his preparation.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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