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as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.
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as in training
the act or process of making ready for something
Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.
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as in drug
a substance made ready for use as a medicine
To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.
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Recent Examples of preparation
Separately, the president-elect's lawyers urged Garland in a letter to remove Smith from his post as special counsel and stop the preparation and dissemination of his report.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Among the most notable is the way in which the airline will harness artificial intelligence—via the new Delta Concierge—to make travel even more personalized, from pre-trip preparations to the in-flight journey.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Abbott also expressed confidence in the Texas power grid during the news conference, when the governor and other state officials gave updates on preparations for the frigid temperatures expected in much of the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Among the most notable is the way in which the airline will harness artificial intelligence—via the new Delta Concierge—to make travel even more personalized, from pre-trip preparations to the in-flight journey.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Abbott also expressed confidence in the Texas power grid during the news conference, when the governor and other state officials gave updates on preparations for the frigid temperatures expected in much of the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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The investment will enable Lithuania to make advance payments and expedite deliveries of critical military assets, which will significantly enhance its readiness and deterrence capabilities.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Riyadh’s condition for such a deal would be Israel’s readiness to keep the prospect of a two-state peace with Palestinians alive.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
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Twenty-four players have been selected for the training camp, which will take place Jan. 14-21 in Carson, California, running concurrently with the USWNT’s training camp.Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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There are also endless security protocols, complex billing processes and relentless training requirements.Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Medicare reached agreements to lower prices on 10 drugs.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Six other people were also arrested and face a litany of charges, including cash transactions involving drug offenses and conspiracy.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Celebrities are donating to relief funds, production companies are offering aid, and events are shifting focus to raise awareness and money for recovery efforts.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Guard member was apologetic as people kept coming up, begging to get medication, clothes and insurance papers from their homes.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Also, mixing alcohol and medications like antibiotics can be problematic.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Anaphylaxis requires prompt medical attention; its symptoms include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the mystery of thought, of consciousness, remains a mystery.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Dollywood Foundation supports the Imagination Library and other programs that aid people in need and promote education and creativity.Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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The federal law also lowers insulin prices, covers vaccines The Inflation Reduction Act also capped Medicare recipients' out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per dose.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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This is a nod to the overall point: Beating Minnesota’s offense requires a healthy dose of Minnesota’s offense beating itself.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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