| They will be undergoing medicals and last minute preparations before flying out. |
| Last week was occupied with preparations for and the writing of the Obernewtyn Awards, which rather sapped me of creative energy. |
| With all four of the downed airmen safely aboard, the flight crew made preparations for takeoff. |
| He pressed on with preparations to take over the work of government when the liberation of France took place. |
| Bridal shower preparations are given by the maid of honour and bridesmaids. |
| When their preparations were complete, they shouldered their back-bags, slung their rifles and set out. |
