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preparation

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




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Military aircraft have been seen flying in and out of the airbase in what experts say is ongoing preparation despite the court order.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Some more preparation tips that Lares believes job seekers should practice before interviews, either with the help of AI or on their own, include:

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The new faculty letter says that “for three consecutive years, 20-30% of UC Berkeley first-semester calculus students who participated in mathematical diagnostic testing displayed severe preparation deficits.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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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