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preparation

[prep-uh-ray-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /




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The U.S. also has evacuated personnel from military bases across the region in preparation for renewed fighting, according to U.S. officials familiar with the planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

In their latest research, the scientists tested the upgraded microscope using six different samples that varied in size and preparation method.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

"There was poor preparation," said Gareth Tovey, executive council member for Wales, explaining they redirected specialist crews such as water teams to the wildfires.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Last quarter, the company shut down its Silao Assembly plant in Mexico for four weeks in preparation for making 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks there.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

For all Stalin’s preparation for the “future war,” he seems to have had some kind of mental block against believing that Hitler was really going to attack him.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Improved preparations include increased wildfire drills, more training on the incident command system, more evacuation planning as well as earlier briefings and tactical meetings to improve pre-deployment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

The Prime Minister is very well informed about our defense needs, particularly anti-ballistic defense and preparations for winter.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

The NHC warned residents in the likely impact zone that emergency preparations to protect lives and property from high winds and storm surges "should be rushed to completion."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

For months beforehand, young female soldiers posted at bases along the Gaza border to watch for suspicious activity had warned their superiors about possible preparations for an attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

He had a great many boats rounded up so that British agents could see preparations for the invasion of Manhattan from Staten Island.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen


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