in preparation for

idiom

: in order to get ready for
The boxer exercised daily in preparation for the fight.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The calm before the storm, Wednesday was a typical scene in preparation for an upcoming game. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023 Our favorite deal: Get the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet set for 20% off in preparation for sticky summer nights. Samantha Jones, goodhousekeeping.com, 1 June 2023 Later that month at IMS in preparation for the 500, several wheels came loose during practice crashes, dangerously bouncing around the track – one nearly coming back and landing on top of driver John Paul Jr. in one instance. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2023 Departments have already started relocating in preparation for demolition, which is expected to start in the fall. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2023 The phase tested the safety of NASA's Space Launch System rocket using mannequins in preparation for phase II. Artemis II is expected to occur no later than November 2024, according to Space.com. Devika Rao, The Week, 24 May 2023 The pair has been doing test runs in preparation for the official launch Monday. Rodney Ho, ajc, 11 May 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage arrives at Pimlico Race Course early Sunday in preparation for the 147th Preakness Stakes. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2023 He’s been watching or listening to games nightly, kept his day-by-day book in preparation for a return, and getting more and more excited about a winning baseball team for the first time since 2016. Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 May 2023 See More

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“In preparation for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20preparation%20for. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.

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