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are preparing

  • present progressive
    of prepare.
    prepare
    verb (used with object)
    to put in proper condition or readiness.

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"We are preparing an interim report, and it will be submitted to the court by the end of September," Prof Raj Somadeva, the chief archaeologist of the mass grave told the BBC.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The parliamentary appearance comes as central banks in major economies either raise interest rates further or signal that they are preparing to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Both teams are preparing for their Sept. 10 opener at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

"Uefa and other interested parties are preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino and possibly other Fifa officials and advisors for criminal mismanagement," the application states.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

“If we fail to prepare,” Duke would remind his teammates, “then we are preparing to fail!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein