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
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
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
That’s why, as this country readies for Thanksgiving, I want to give gracias to undocumented immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024
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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