preparing

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OpenAI, which kick-started the artificial-intelligence boom with the 2022 release of ChatGPT, is officially preparing to stage an initial public offering that will test investor appetite for AI companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Stronger-than-expected labour market data reignited concerns that the Federal Reserve may be preparing to embark on a new tightening cycle," said SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on children's access to social media within days.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"But it is easy to arrive at this tournament and say Ronaldo should not be starting, which I agree with. The problem is that the national team has not been preparing for it."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He opened the notes app on his phone, preparing to type out some sort of message to remind himself, but couldn’t bring himself to do it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny