in preparation

idiom

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

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As the quakes eased in late February and early March, residents returned, schools reopened and hoteliers resumed renovations in preparation for Easter and summer visitors. Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 In March, Clooney was photographed with light brown hair in preparation for his debut in the Big Apple's theater district. Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Twenty-five percent tariffs on cars imported to the U.S. begin this week, and automakers have been scrambling for weeks in preparation, with major upheaval expected—especially for luxury brands that import. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025 The court ordered that the man must give his phone to an independent lawyer, in preparation for a hearing to determine whether Rippling could access the device’s data, the lawsuit said. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025 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 9 Apr. 2025.

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