be prepared for

Example Sentences

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Kent Police said: "His death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a report will be prepared for the coroner."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Investors should be prepared for a 50% drawdown sometime in the next five to 10 years.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Voters should be prepared for the possibility that the gubernatorial results aren’t determined on election night, Grose said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Strong demand is normally a positive for companies and their stocks, but as supply constraints continue, investors should be prepared for more impacts to revenue growth, margins, and deal timings.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

These men he was happy to hire, and he’d learned a fair bit of Spanish along the way, but he had to be prepared for their short-notice disappearances.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers