in preparation

phrase

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

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Tuck away this modern and outdoor sofa in preparation for next summer. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Students ages 14 to 16 will be allowed to use AI cautiously under teacher supervision, while those ages 17 to 19 will be taught to use the technology in preparation for higher education and work. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Ship 40 is stacked atop Booster 20 in preparation for Flight 13 at SpaceX’s South Texas facility in Cameron County, Texas, on July 22, 2026. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Since October, the city has spent over $8 million on vehicles, equipment, consultants and transitional police and fire chiefs and executive officers in preparation of establishing city police and fire departments. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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