prepare
verb (used with object)
to put in proper condition or readiness.
has been preparing
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present perfect progressiveof prepare (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ford Motor has been preparing the launch of a new $30,000 all-electric pickup aimed at taking on the affordable electric vehicles from Chinese automakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
For Hull there will be some frustration that the team has been preparing to face one opponent but will now be taking on a different one with just three more days to train.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
The new “bond king” has been preparing his portfolios for an Armageddon—type situation — the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Cheung said LA Metro has been preparing for the World Cup almost as long as some of the players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
That afternoon, Belén, Mamá Jacinta, and I walk over to the venue where the rest of the family has been preparing all morning.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
