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Restaurants and bars are gearing up for Canada’s games but also hosting viewing parties for nearly every one of the 48 teams competing.—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 As the biggest soccer tournament kicks off next week, all the stars are gearing up to start the festivities over the next month.—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 June 2026 Pride celebrations in Philadelphia are underway as the city gears up for the 2026 Pride March and Festival on Sunday.—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 June 2026 OpenAI is valued at more than $850 billion by private investors, and the company is gearing up for an initial public offering as soon as this year.—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear up