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
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
The remarks come as she readies for the launch of a 10-show gig in Munich on Aug. 2 and as she winds down her “Weekends With Adele” residency in Sin City.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
Today, Sunday, she readies Jasmin for a friend’s birthday party.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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