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preparation

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




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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

This was the first of a potential 21 ODIs in preparation for the World Cup, the tri-series format designed to replicate the pressure and permutations of tournament cricket.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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

Those environments are very hard to replicate, and the games in Brazil, in front of huge, hostile crowds, were an especially important part of the preparation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

In preparation, he went out shopping and bought a leather briefcase.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

However, Healey's Budget preparations suffered a blow when the Treasury's entrepreneurship adviser, Alex Depledge, announced she was resigning from the role.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

On Saturday, preparations were underway for the victims' funerals the following day and church officials had dug a mass grave, which will become a memorial.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Others players who are age-eligible will join Steve Cherundolo’s U23 national team and begin preparations for the 2028 L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 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

During all these preparations he moved about leisurely with two vivid spots of color on his cheekbones.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers


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