readies

present tense third-person singular of ready
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as in prepares
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function this advanced course should ready him for college

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  • The oil tanker ‘Devon’ prepares to transfer crude oil from Kharg Island oil terminal to India in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on March 23, 2018.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Thomas Wilson prepares to hit a shot from Ross Whittaker and Christopher Haworth during the first round of the Pro Mens Doubles at the 2023 BioFreeze USA Pickleball National Championships held at the Brookhaven Country Club on November 8, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Ruth’s House is a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.
    Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As for the paper output tray, Brother equips the HL-L3295CDW with an appropriate 150-sheet capacity.
    David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • The festival braces for changes following the departure of its longtime director Stefan Laudyn, at the helm since 1991.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
  • As the Caribbean braces for more extreme weather events, the conversation about food security and economic resilience takes on greater urgency.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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  • In another panel, a panelist inaccurately described what qualifies as a stakeholder in the EU.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here’s a rundown on who qualifies for a test-free renewal and the hoops seniors still need to jump through.
    Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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