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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Even as a new trial is being prepared, prosecutors could still negotiate with Clancy's team over a plea agreement, Cucolo said.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
According to a marine accident expert report prepared for prosecutors, a copy of which was seen by AFP on Thursday, there were multiple breaches of safety procedures aboard the tanker.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Carson’s strategy was to double-cover him, but Flowers said he was prepared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
UK households are less prepared for emergencies than those in several other countries such as Finland, Sweden and European Union nations, the NAO added.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
And, after waiting for a favorable wind, the flagship, commanded by Vice Admiral George Carew, sailed proudly out of its berth, prepared for battle.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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