as in to prepare (for)
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The service The staff are gentle but also fun, witty and joyful, such as Rini, who can answer almost any question on Bawah; Nintya who handles landscaping and permaculture; and the waiter Julian, who likes to practice his English accent.—
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Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Lindsey dodged the vehicle and ran across the parking lot from Milligan, who followed him and ran over Lyndsey at a high speed.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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On May 16, McDonald allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings to the Athletics.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Work (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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