in preparation

idiom

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

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Officials speaking on state television blamed the Wednesday confrontation on Autodefensa del Pueblo, a group state media alleged years ago was training in the United States in preparation for a terrorist attack. David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 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, 27 Feb. 2026 Gregory even crashed the boys’ dining club to get tips on how to talk to girls in preparation. Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 The event is in preparation for the Easter Triduum, also called the Paschal Triduum. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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