get ready

phrase

: to prepare
We didn't have much time to get ready before they arrived.

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But On Earth, one of the best comparisons to Uhackatik is a moon-like crater used to help the Artemis II astronauts get ready for their moon mission this year. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 21 July 2026 On Thursday, three sources told Reuters that Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to get ready to close the Red Sea oil route through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure. Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 With one hour to collect their gear and pack the school bus taking them to Miami Gardens, the kids hustled to get ready to make their World Cup debut. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour yourself a cup of ambition and yawn and stretch and get ready to go out onstage. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get ready

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“Get ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20ready. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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