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prepare

[pri-pair] / prɪˈpɛər /


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The defendant was asked for an explanation and he said he had received instructions to prepare wills on behalf of the individuals referred to.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

So many people have done work behind the scenes now to prepare.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026

The French drugmaker is moving to fill its medicine pipeline to prepare for the looming patent expiration of its bestselling product, Dupixent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The astronauts also performed several preliminary tasks to prepare for another spacewalk scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

The previous night Brooklyn had demonstrated impressive natural spy skills, but if she wanted to be ready for a high-level operation in three weeks, she needed to prepare around the clock.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was engaging with Iraqi authorities as it prepares a new bailout program for the country, whose economy has been battered by the war on Iran.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Much like a primer prepares a surface for paint, it helps bring together the ingredients needed to create a stable coating.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

The AI boom shows no sign of easing as Anthropic prepares to go public and businesses gobble up durable goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

So as the Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver his first budget on Wednesday, what kind of support are residents and businesses asking for?

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

As she prepares dinner, I try to finalize the edits to my oral history project, but Mom finishes cooking before I’m done.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

"We were not prepared for this unrest either, as the wage board has already been formed," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“But it could come sooner than most institutions are prepared for.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Sir Keir, asked whether Trump had wished him well as he prepared to leave Downing Street, said: "Yes he did, and we're going to stay in touch."

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Mr. Blackwood sees these students as “the Navy SEALs of Western civilization, prepared to do the heavy lifting of regeneration. It’s a small beginning, but they go out and carry the flame with them.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

He had never really prepared himself to cope with the thought of her leaving.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Still, the Treasury might start preparing the market for a reduction of longer-term debt issuance and a boost in short-dated Treasury bill sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The company said in an earlier update that it was preparing to resume the first phase of withdrawals between 0600 and 0900 GMT on Sunday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

According to the researchers, the foundation had no involvement in designing or conducting the study, analyzing or interpreting the results, or preparing the manuscript.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

In Council District 9, residents are preparing for a historic shift: No matter who wins, the district will elect a Latino council member for the first time since 1963.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

She had spent weeks preparing herself to do this with Anat, to film this specific costume, the last one Molly ever wore onstage.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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