as in to prepare (for)
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The Mojave desert tortoise, federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, is getting run over by vehicles while trying to cross the road.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025 -
Ludwig takes a dart to the neck, falls several stories to the concrete, gets run over by a bus, then flattened by a steamroller and finally trampled by the USC marching band.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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This deployment aimed to test the squadron's ability to rapidly deploy jets from an austere location and to practice power projection from multiple locations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Builds decision-making skills: Deciding how to use their allowance helps children practice making responsible choices.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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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 21 May. 2025.
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