readied

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Preston was given chest compressions and oxygen, while other medics rushed to help and specialist equipment readied.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Five minutes to showtime,” said Lil Miss Hot Mess, drag queen and hostess, as Latine drag kings El Daña and Manny Oakley readied themselves for the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Luna then coordinated with Leger Fernández, who had readied an expulsion resolution against Gonzales, to force out the pair almost simultaneously.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

State and Treasury Departments readied a sanctions package against senior Rwandan and M23 officials, in a bid to salvage the peace agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Reaching the cover of some stacked crates, I readied myself.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros