get ready
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Yet shoppers who prefer fresh turkey — around 10% of customers — should certainly get ready for the bird to take a bigger bite into their wallet, Lempert said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
I’m trying to eat more thoughtfully right now as I get ready for my wedding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
So, yeah, if I may take a long time to get ready, ‘You’re rocking with what you’re rocking with; you can just get out of bed, literally wet your hair, and then go.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately, with a further 45,000 people urged to get ready to leave.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Aw, I just sprained it when I tried to ride my bike in the mud. I was trying to get ready for the first motocross race this spring.”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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