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a substance made ready for use as a medicine
To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.
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Recent Examples of preparations
In addition, the Madewell flagship has made preparations for handling what’s expected to be robust sales and traffic.
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David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
During preparations for the Olympics, Leavitt met with Adobe co-founder and Salt Lake City native John Warnock in Silicon Valley to discuss building a tech community in Utah.
—Chris Dilella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Certain preparations of chicken, such as whole roasted chicken, continue to cook from the inside-out as hot juices run through the meat it after it is removed from the heat source.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The series follows Cori, 25, and Wayne's pre-wedding celebrations, preparations and the stressors that come along with them.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Budget reconciliation preparations have already been underway this year with tax as a key focus.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
While the royal family's website doesn't specify any etiquette around state banquets, the glittering dinners are famously formal with extensive preparations, a white-tie dress code, tiara wear and speeches.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
This increase is attributed to preparations for Phase 2b of the clinical trial for the CF product candidate, BX004, and increased expenses related to the DFO product candidate, BX211.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
During preparations for the Olympics, Leavitt met with Adobe co-founder and Salt Lake City native John Warnock in Silicon Valley to discuss building a tech community in Utah.
—Chris Dilella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Certain preparations of chicken, such as whole roasted chicken, continue to cook from the inside-out as hot juices run through the meat it after it is removed from the heat source.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The series follows Cori, 25, and Wayne's pre-wedding celebrations, preparations and the stressors that come along with them.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Budget reconciliation preparations have already been underway this year with tax as a key focus.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
While the royal family's website doesn't specify any etiquette around state banquets, the glittering dinners are famously formal with extensive preparations, a white-tie dress code, tiara wear and speeches.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
This increase is attributed to preparations for Phase 2b of the clinical trial for the CF product candidate, BX004, and increased expenses related to the DFO product candidate, BX211.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Preparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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