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be prepared for



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Investors should be prepared for a 50% drawdown sometime in the next five to 10 years.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Voters should be prepared for the possibility that the gubernatorial results aren’t determined on election night, Grose said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Suddenly, hitters have to be prepared for Soriano’s high heat almost as often as his sinker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Fuel prices in Singapore have risen and the authorities have issued warnings to the public to be prepared for more economic disruptions caused by war in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Even if you win a battle, as long as the enemy’s got a heart that’s beating and a brain that’s working, you’d better be prepared for a counterattack.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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