in preparation

phrase

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

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The director has been learning Portuguese in preparation for the film, seeking direct communication with the cast and crew and greater proximity to the characters’ dialogues and experiences. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Manzanillo, a major port city in Mexico, rushed to close beaches yesterday in preparation. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 Other cities along the Southern California coast -- including Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and San Clemente -- were distributing sandbags to the public on Sunday in preparation for possible flooding. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 It’s been activated for the first time this year in preparation for Isaias, a hurricane that made landfall Friday evening along the Gulf Coast, which has spurred a state of emergency in Georgia. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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