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prepared

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /


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Jackson suggested that defense counsel’s words could fairly be understood to mean she was prepared to make the showing and asking for the opportunity to do so.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Redick admitted the Lakers were not prepared to compete against the Thunder at home Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Bessent and trade official Jamieson Greer prepared a range of actions for the U.S. to respond to China’s violations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Fuel prices in Singapore have risen and the authorities have issued warnings to the public to be prepared for more economic disruptions caused by war in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

So, that day, as the engineers gathered their papers and prepared to go to the meeting, I decided to ask them, “Can I go too?”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson