prepared
Americanadjective
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properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.
prepared for a hurricane.
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(of food) processed by the manufacturer or seller, by cooking, cleaning, or the like, so as to be ready to serve or use with little or no further preparation.
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“We delivered strong results in the second quarter, with our Chicken and Prepared Foods segments driving meaningful momentum,” said CEO Donnie King, referencing “sustained market demand for protein.”
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp, the company listed on the FDA report, is the primary producer for in-store bakery products in North America.
From Salon • Aug. 12, 2025
Assembly Bill 1858, also known as the Safe and Prepared Schools Act, will standardize school active-shooter drills and direct the state’s Department of Education to update its guidance.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
Also included in the recall are 3-pound multipacks of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a “Best When Used By” date between Jan. 9, 2024, and Jan. 13, 2024.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
Prepared for anything, the officer and detectives rushed in and discovered Willie.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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