readies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of readies
from ready money
Example Sentences
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Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Bill Ackman is off to a rocky start in 2026, with his main investment vehicle down 11% as he readies a potential public offering of his management company and a new closed-end equity fund.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Now, as the Stok Racecourse readies itself for a potential - and unprecedented - third successive promotion, Mullin is conspicuous by his absence.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
That’s why, as this country readies for Thanksgiving, I want to give gracias to undocumented immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024
LeAlan: Ain’t nobody getting with readies no more, man!
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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