readies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of readies
from ready money
Example Sentences
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The merger also comes as SpaceX — whose primary business of late has been launching Musk’s Starlink broadband satellites — readies for an initial public offering, possibly for this year.
From Los Angeles Times
On a Tuesday morning, with weather conditions declared favourable, Mr Fall readies his wooden canoe painted with patterns of red, blue, yellow and other colours.
From BBC
Canelo Álvarez is preparing for a tough matchup against undefeated Terence Crawford before his family readies to celebrate his 20th year as a boxer.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Now, as the Stok Racecourse readies itself for a potential - and unprecedented - third successive promotion, Mullin is conspicuous by his absence.
From BBC
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