preparation
Example Sentences
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“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
That is in preparation for mass production of Optimus, which Musk predicted in November would become “the biggest product of all time, by far.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
"I was involved in the launch preparation of the experiments that the astronauts put out on the lunar surface," he explains.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Realizing that his next move might ruin his life, Bobby, whose life on the chessboard had always been about preparation and calculation, decided that people in desperate positions must take desperate chances.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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