Example Sentences

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Starship is a centerpiece of SpaceX’s pitch to investors as it preps an initial public offering that could value the company at $1.5 trillion or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"The crew just shared a peaceful breakfast with our families and we jump back into training tomorrow to start our preps for a March launch to the Moon."

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

“I've got extra ways to cook, extra ways to power the house, power the TV, and so all of those preps would all help, depending on what happens with bird flu.”

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

Jamal Rhodes preps Smith’s head for hair strips.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

My preps do pretty well until they try to address the spot on my arm where Johanna dug out the tracker.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins