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It’s led by professional divemasters and instructors, and much of the experience takes place on land, from briefings to gearing up before entering the water.—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 The nation is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Arizona did little else to bolster a roster that finished 3-14, perhaps to gear up for the Arch Manning sweepstakes in next year’s draft.—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The British girl group, made up of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer, are gearing up to put out their second studio album, Therapy at the Club, on Friday, July 24 — and staying hydrated in preparation for the big release.—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear up