preparation
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“Having fewer accounts can make tracking performance, withdrawals and tax preparation much easier going forward,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Monfils and Svitolina, who arrived so short on preparation that they weren’t sure they would be included in the tournament, were up against stiff competition in Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It is enough preparation to help on the nights when I still want to cook, but would appreciate an assist.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
I heard, in preparation for this story, that the DJ occasionally requests that visitors form a conga Iine.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
She holds a thin sword, very much like a long pin, and stabs at the empty air in preparation for an opponent.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
The U.S. has collected intelligence showing Russia’s early preparations for a possible military mobilization in Ukraine and plans for testing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s resolve, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Once those preparations are complete, Falcon Heavy and Roman will be transported to the launch pad for the final steps before liftoff.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
There is a need to double down on preparations and equipment on land that is inherently hostile due to the harsh Arctic conditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Gunners are now making preparations for the Brazil midfielder's medical this week.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
While groans, fiendish gurglings and backfires were emitting from the barn, the house itself would be organized confusion, as the family carried out its preparations in accordance with prearranged plans.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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