in preparation

idiom

: being made
Plans for the next edition are already in preparation.

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The Goodwill retail store in La Jolla is set to close soon in preparation for a move to a bigger Village location that the nonprofit organization believes will be more advantageous. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 Tule reeds that grows in the yard in preparation of basket weaving. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 José Posada, coffee farmer and owner of Capilla del Rosario in Medellín, recommends stopping at Libertario Cafe in the Getsemani neighborhood for bean-to-cup experiences, from tastings to classes in preparation and brewing techniques. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in preparation

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“In preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20preparation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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