at the ready
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And if you’re ever hit with a layoff, it’s better to have a sharp profile at the ready than to attempt an emergency makeover.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Days ahead of the Knicks’ championship-clinching Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the alliance was already ordering the 1.25 tons of recycled shredded paper to have at the ready.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
The timing and details of any resolution are unknown, but investors may want to have a list of potential beneficiaries at the ready.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
First let's have a look at what's around this summer if you want to make a weekend of it; sleeping bag and tent at the ready.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“I don’t believe it for a minute,” Inigo said, and, holding his sword at the ready, he took the first step down.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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