preparation

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Recent Examples of preparation Following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, preparations for the conclave began to take shape, as cardinals from around the world made their way to Rome. Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 May 2025 Jones said preparation for the gala began at 9 a.m. and concluded about eight hours afterwards. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025 The news and editorial staffs of the Sun Sentinel had no role in this post’s preparation. Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025 It's used in commercial food preparation, cooking, and health and beauty products. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preparation
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Noun
  • Hybrid cloud success depends on both technical expertise and organizational readiness to adopt new ways of working.
    Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • There is also great readiness to improve the shots and the sound.
    Billboard Italy, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The landmark law flooded the higher education system with federal money (and, eventually, lots of student loan debt) with the goal of training generations of new engineers.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • The quartet are currently in their final phase of training, according to Singh.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Married since 2013, the couple started trying for their fourth baby with the help of fertility drugs.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • With an intensive course of anti-tuberculosis antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory drug, the man's symptoms gradually began to ease.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Safety concerns are indifferent to days of the week, and increased awareness of the general and hunting public of each other’s presence and enjoyment of the outdoors are already well established in the state.
    Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
  • For instance, if your audience likes sports, launching ads during popular events can be a way to increase both brand awareness and sales even though the metrics will be hard to measure.
    Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.
    Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
  • Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The image of John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the medal stand at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, gloved fists in the air in a Black power salute, has been seared into the historical consciousness.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • Some manifested futures bring suffering and drag people down to their worst while others lift people up to greater consciousness and flourishing.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • The Academies also encourage education and research and attempt to increase public understanding about science, engineering, and medicine.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective against measles, the CDC says.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 May 2025
  • Share the joy - invite a friend to sign up for their weekly dose of sunshine!
    Ronnie Li, USA Today, 9 May 2025

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