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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But Rodríguez, too, needs a harmonious relationship with Washington if she is to avoid a fate similar to that of her predecessor and indicated she might be prepared to hold talks with Machado.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
As she prepared to fight the case in court, her fiance emailed the BBC and asked us to "shed some light" on what was happening.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
The signature offerings also include plov, a dish featuring lamb or beef with rice prepared in kazans, specialty cast-iron cauldrons that give it a savory heft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
A: Preparing to get your software updated, be prepared to keep it updated, and be prepared to implement patches when they come out.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
No, I haven’t prepared myself for that at all.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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