prepare
verb (used with object)
to put in proper condition or readiness.
have been preparing
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present perfect progressiveof prepare.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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The U.S. and Iran have been preparing to discuss what to do with Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, which Washington suspects could be used to develop a nuclear weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
"We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats, and in the last two weeks we have been preparing to show new cards on the battlefield," he wrote on X.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Like last season, the Lakers have a week before playing Game 1 of their best-of-seven series, but they have been preparing for the postseason for a while now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
As of June 2025, images revealed that work on the project was nearly completed, suggesting that Kylie may have been preparing to move into her new abode full time.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
For seven years I have been preparing for these exams, and now I can’t even think of diem.
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
