How to Use prepared in a Sentence

prepared

adjective
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  • She was well-prepared and scored high on the test.
  • How much are you prepared to pay?
  • The store sells a selection of prepared foods.
  • I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.
  • The president read a prepared statement.
  • I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared.
  • Be prepared and armed for the fight when the stakes soar.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2023
  • On Love Is Blind, Chelsea was prepared to walk down the aisle.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The question now is, what is Biden prepared to do if the Supreme Court rules against him?
    — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 2 May 2023
  • When the wealthy Will Darcy shows up, Lizzy is prepared to hate him.
    — Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
  • The president is prepared to deal with that with the love of a father.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 16 June 2024
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the prepared bowl, turning to coat with the butter.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • That should demonstrate just how prepared MLB and its teams are for a change.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2023
  • By the end of the week, Scouts are fully prepared to take a horse on an overnight camping trip.
    — Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • My coach always tells me to come prepared to shoot at any time.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 25 Feb. 2023
  • By 1805 and the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon’s army is well prepared.
    — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The Pope read a prepared statement of which we were each given a copy.
    — David Sedaris, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Some of them were even prepared to punish Biden for it at the ballot box.
    — Monica Potts, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Fry the egg whites: Fry the coated egg whites in the prepared oil until golden brown.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Nielsen reports prepared foods are up 6% and foods like ready-to-eat rice are up 17%.
    — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread out in an even layer.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Be prepared to wait; even on weekdays, there’s a crowd.
    — Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the top is golden, 1 hour.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • But be prepared to splurge; these smart features don’t come cheap.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The two sides are prepared to fight until the better end of their own survival.
    — Nina Derwin, Redbook, 6 July 2023
  • Place the bacon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
    — Fox News, 3 May 2024
  • The way that potatoes are prepared can change how good for you that meal, snack, or side becomes.
    — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • The president and the king are prone to break away from their prepared messaging.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 10 July 2023
  • Transfer half of the pasta-cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The prepared food section is filled with cold sandwiches, wraps and kimbap.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

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