readies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of readies
from ready money
Example Sentences
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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
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
So she waits, does hours of mind-numbing rehab in a gym each day and readies for what crossing that the line will mean.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024
And Cedric skirts left and he dives right—and he readies his wand— SNAPE: This is taking too long.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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