as in to prepare (for)
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Though the team practiced on Tuesday, Kerr gave veterans Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford the night off.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Fear of stepping out of their houses, going to work, grocery shopping and even practicing their religion.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Curling matches usually run over two hours, and his team already has played nine matches over the last eight days of the men’s round robin.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gold has been on a historic run over the last year, grabbing headlines and tempting investors who want something tangible that isn't tied to corporate earnings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.
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