in preparation

idiom

: being made
Plans for the next edition are already in preparation.

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For the previous three weeks, he’s been flitting to and fro in preparation for this year’s edition. John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024 What was astounding is that even before she was officially drafted, multiple teams began to move their games to bigger arenas in preparation for Clark's arrival. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 The resurgence shows that the Chinese government isn't backing down from its quest to infiltrate American utilities in preparation for a potential destructive cyberattack. Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 Add in last month’s state Fiscal Outlook report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and even California’s Assembly Speaker emphasized the necessity for financial restraint, cautioning against the expansion of programs or services in preparation for potential economic challenges. Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in preparation 

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“In preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20preparation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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