in preparation

phrase

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

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Early in the war, Baku promptly deployed troops and air defenses to its border with Iran in preparation for any crossover fire. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The wait is over, as the Dallas Cowboys hit the practice field for the first time at training camp on Wednesday in preparation for the 2026 season. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Less than a month after his splashy wedding to Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end headed back to training camp on Wednesday, July 29 in preparation for his 14th season in the NFL, which is rumored to be his last. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The Royals said kind things about Spencer last year too when the team called him up to mow part the lawn behind the CrownVision scoreboard in preparation for Opening Day. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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