making ready
Example Sentences
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In cities and towns across this country of 40 million people, Ukrainians from all walks of life — accountants and teachers, shopkeepers and software engineers — are making ready for possible war.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2022
“The men who take advantage of these roads to knowledge will be laying a foundation for future happiness and economic security; making ready for the big change that will come if they are prepared.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2016
"Yesterday I ordered the militarization of Bogota and I will do the same in any region or zone where the presence of soldiers is necessary," said Santos, making ready as many as 50,000 soldiers.
From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2013
Max Gordon is making ready Gowns by Roberta, with music & libretto by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach.
From Time Magazine Archive
The government cruiser was making ready to carry the two roboticists back to Earth.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
