After long and careful preparations, the kiln was moved to its new position in April 2003.

I had frequently fallen under their spell against my will and in spite of my long preparation for the worst.

Attaining this liberation takes a long preparation and training under the guidance of a guru.

The bishops do not usually put items on their agendas without long and careful preparation.

It used to be that during the long preparation, word of a planned attack might get around.

Rather, it was the result of long preparation, the moves, the phrasing, the gestures.

After long and careful preparation, he went on, his orchestra was able to play music with full knowledge and without fear of error.

The transition back to the opening material at the end of both episodes incorporates a long dominant preparation.

I'm first seeing a very long preparation for the act.

He always said Mass with much trepidation and only after long preparation.