as in to prepare (for)
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Ahead of its next match in the FIFA Men's World Cup, team Haiti was running drills and practicing at Stockton University on Tuesday.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026 -
According to the complaint filed in California federal court, Roa and Thomas met at least once in the last month to practice marksmanship and tactics.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lasker ran over to find the woman's husband was stuck in the rubble and ended up helping rescue him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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He was left in tears after celebrating his goal, embraced by all his teammates who ran over to congratulate him.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 June 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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