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preparation

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




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But, for Douglas, ex-CEO of Abu Dhabi's Etihad airline, the inaugural flight is "the culmination of four years' worth of preparation".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This preparation was never about Curacao and Bolivia, it was about getting enough positivity to propel them into Haiti week.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

They emphasized that both preparation methods and replacement foods are important factors when making dietary recommendations or shaping public policy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

They are building on the faculty board’s previous work on admissions requirements and engaging K-12 education leaders to strengthen student preparation in the coming academic year and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In the hours before the explosion, workers had laid out fire hoses in preparation for the seawater injection, but those had been damaged by the blast.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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