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But the order comes as voters are gearing up for another fight at the ballot box in November.—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 Fans are gearing up for the clash between England and Croatia in the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at AT&T Stadium.—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 For Saudi Arabia — a kingdom that has made sport an economic pillar and is gearing up to host the 2034 World Cup — a few groggy mornings are easily absorbed.—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 18 June 2026 And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear up