That preparation should include much practice in questioning - the teacher, the administration, the world.

Preparations for this move included the assignment of new personnel and equipment.

Preparation included quizzing children on how to approach each question - one step was "take a deep breath."

Preparations for the conference have included, in particular, discussions on the scope of the agenda.

Her preparations include visits to a sports psychologist "who tells me positive things."

Your preparation should also include a heads-up to the people you've chosen as references.

The preparation can include removing the stone and stuffing the fruit with sugar.

Preparation included looking at Guevara's photographs and reading his personal writings.

And his preparations have included bringing in a media specialist from New York.

I am sorry that preparation didn't include spelling, it would have saved me such a lot of trouble.