preparing

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Uganda is preparing to start crude oil exports in October, with higher global oil prices potentially increasing the value of these exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Meanwhile, two local MPs who were reported as willing to step aside to provide a path to Westminster for Burnham have denied claims they are preparing to give up their seats.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“AST SpaceMobile is happy to see how the industry is preparing to enable space-based cellular broadband connectivity to every American,” said AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan in a statement.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In 1972, as he was preparing for what would turn out to be his landslide reelection that November, President Richard Nixon made an historic trip to the People’s Republic of China.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Rain thrummed the tin roof while we talked and ate and shared our afternoon plans, preparing ourselves for Great-great-aunt Florentine’s funeral.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles