as in to prepare (for)
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But, police said the woman could not enter, instead falling to the ground and was run over by the Ford truck, KCTV5 reported.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2025 -
The taxi arrived before the man came back, and managed not to run over the suitcases in the street.—
Eileen Chang,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Figures 4 shows Jakob Jordan (playing the lead role of the son, Kitsune, in Sensorium Ex) practicing with the sensor board and in dress rehearsals.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Today, the all-female team of winemakers is dedicated to crafting delicious, drinkable wines and practicing sustainability.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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