in preparation

idiom

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

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The Midtown Fall Fest is a family-friendly event with performances from local drill teams, face painting, pumpkin painting and an appearance from the KC26 mascot in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025 With Halloween less than two weeks away, households across the nation are stocking up on sweet treats in preparation for trick-or-treating. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Military tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain high, with both China and Taiwan conducting war games in recent days in preparation for a potential armed conflict. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 On October 6, staff unpacked the works in preparation for the exhibition and set them out. News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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