- present participle of prepare.
preparing
Example Sentences
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“It was also a moment to thank God for what was happening and immediately start preparing for the match.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Roberts and other executives at Diller’s company are preparing for a world in which traffic slows further, while seeking new revenue streams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Friday's data will also pose a question to the US Federal Reserve, which has been signalling it was preparing for a rate hike later this year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
She said despite trying to take time off with her new baby, she had still been preparing for the market, as it usually provided 80% of her Christmas market income.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Mothers had to attend to their households, preparing meals, repairing clothing, and caring for their children.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
