readies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of readies
from ready money
Example Sentences
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As Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly readies to make his inaugural visit to the world's second-biggest economy later this month, a pressing issue will be how to navigate evolving commercial ties.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
As she readies herself to promote the second film, is she feeling pre-exhausted by the interviews and the red carpets and the glad-handing to come?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025
Now, as the Stok Racecourse readies itself for a potential - and unprecedented - third successive promotion, Mullin is conspicuous by his absence.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
When Shelly readies herself for a dinner date who eventually cancels on her, she shrugs it off and prepares the fish she was planning to make for her friends instead.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025
Three times he readies his argument and three times Jutta turns on a heel and strides away.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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