The mental and physical preparation beforehand can make all the difference.

"I have some more preparations to make for my journey."

Three days later the operation had been planned out and preparations made.

I don't know how Clark got ready or whether he had any preparations to make.

The preparations for my marriage are making, and I shall be married soon.

All this public and private preparation for a reaction to potential disaster makes sense.

I was prepared for this, but that preparation did not make it less difficult.

Have we, in Europe, made preparations against infection with these diseases?

"While preparations are being made, come speak with me a bit."

This preparation could make the difference between life and death for many people around the world.