readies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of readies
from ready money
Example Sentences
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Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Bill Ackman is off to a rocky start in 2026, with his main investment vehicle down 11% as he readies a potential public offering of his management company and a new closed-end equity fund.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
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 • Oct. 1, 2025
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
Next to me, Daniel takes a deep breath and readies himself to say something, but I jump in.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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