Example Sentences

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As thousands of people watch the fireworks from the water on crowded commercial and private boats, the harbor patrol will be gearing up for the most difficult part of their evening.

From Fox News • Jul. 3, 2021

That was a bitter battle, and both sides will be gearing up again for a closely-contested scrap.

From BBC • May 11, 2017

Dunbar, Swinson and Wilson will be gearing up for their first starts in the Six Nations.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2014

Bad teams will be gearing up for a surprise contender.

From Chicago Tribune • Feb. 9, 2013

On the first big day of the festival I'll have already taken in three shows at the Traverse and will be gearing up for the four-hour interactive Dance Marathon.

From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2011