in preparation

idiom

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

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At Amata’s facilities, where companies make solar panels, electronics and car parts about 120 miles from China’s borders, workers continued to dig trenches around empty lots in preparation for the installation of utilities. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025 But beyond the pageantry and prestige lies a masterclass in preparation, strategy, and mental fortitude—qualities that resonate far beyond the fairway. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025 That has been the case all season, a total of 19 appearances yielding no goals and two assists after his debut was delayed until October by a calf injury sustained while training with his nation’s senior squad last May in preparation for the 2024 European Championship. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 With police on the way, Brandy improvises a save for Clara, and grabs the gun in preparation to take responsibility. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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