as in to prepare (for)
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Another family member was run over by a drunk driver and left for dead with 30-some broken bones.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
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Tyler Glasnow’s two runs over five innings Sunday gave the Dodgers a total of 17 innings and just three runs allowed from their starters this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Ward had not practiced during training camp while dealing with a foot injury and was placed on the physically unable to perform list.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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People who practice self-care are healthier, happier, have longer career trajectories and longer lives.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2025.
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