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ready

[red-ee] / ˈrɛd i /






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"I knew I was ready to drop something crazy," he told reporters.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Grace Jones, from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, said the seal found on Nanjizal Bay had been named Hot Cross Bun and while scarred for life, following treatment and rehabilitation, would soon be ready for release.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He’s still largely bullish, citing solid earnings prospects, resilient consumer spending and reasonably modest credit spreads, but isn’t ready to take his eye off the screen just yet.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Is Mr. Trump ready at last for a new approach?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It was the third night as we were getting ready to lie down again under the sky when the order came to report to the processing center for new arrivals.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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