preparation
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They realized that the brain actually moved just milliseconds before a mouse took a step — the brief moment when the animal’s abdominal muscles contracted in preparation for movement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
In February, Chipotle announced a “recipe for growth” strategy that includes upgrades to its kitchen equipment and plans to speed up food preparation.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The judge, Lord Harrower, deferred sentence on the youth for the preparation of a report until next month at the High Court in Dundee, and he will be detained in a secure unit until then.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The Secret Service has stepped up recruitment in preparation, flying in applicants for three days of interviews and tests in Virginia and Orlando, Fla., to fast-track the hiring process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
His body was alive, vibrant, singing like an electric wire as he dressed in preparation for the trip to Ravenel.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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"Brothers in Hope"
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