in preparation

idiom

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

Examples of in preparation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Heel raises are a useful way to stretch your calf in preparation. Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024 Chef Josh Scherer lattices bacon in preparation for bacon ice cream sandwiches. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 Officials in Shreveport also handed out sandbags to residents in preparation for the weather. Robert Shackelford, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024 The district bought special eclipse sunglasses last summer in preparation for this moment. The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024 The airport announced that the changes will support ongoing infrastructure and service enhancements in preparation for its $500 million plan for roadway and parking upgrades. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024 The many different brand versions of American Paper Optics glasses made in preparation for the upcoming eclipse. Maura Barrett, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024 Additional processes [not depicted here] wash away the nucleotide ink, apply a catalyst to complete the monomer bonding, and strip away the protective caps in preparation for the next printing step. Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024 The construction was to facilitate work for the Automated People Mover, a driver-less transit system designed to alleviate traffic around the airport in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024

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“In preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20preparation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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