careful preparation

collocation in English

meaningsofcarefulandpreparation

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careful
adjective
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/ˈkeə.fəl/us
/ˈker.fəl/
giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or ...
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preparation
noun
uk
/ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing ...
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(Definition ofcarefulandpreparationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Such crosses were to be borne with belief and throughcarefulpreparationfor one's own death.
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Studies generally suggest thatcarefulpreparationand training are essential for successful peer response.
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That involves verycarefulpreparation.
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The first iscarefulpreparation.
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Carefulpreparationfor such occasions is most important and has to be addressed by both teacher and pupil.
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Any such conference would needcarefulpreparation.
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It showscarefulpreparationand close analysis.
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That involvescarefulpreparationfor the vote.
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Was this the result ofcarefulpreparation?
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Thatcarefulpreparationhas undoubtedly paid dividends.
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Efficient andcarefulpreparationis vital in everything.
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It means a lot of verycarefulpreparationbeforehand.
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I was impressed by thecarefulpreparationof the case.
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They need a great deal ofcarefulpreparation.
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The first is thecarefulpreparationwhich took place.
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These visits needcarefulpreparationand good timing.
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It must be preceded by verycarefulpreparation.
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This is a complex operation which needscarefulpreparation.
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It would be a matter of long andcarefulpreparation.
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This is a unique initiative which has required muchcarefulpreparation.
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These amendments will require verycarefulpreparationand thus they will be introduced in another place.
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I should like him to read the statement which, of course, was made aftercarefulpreparation.
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It needs the mostcarefulpreparationand step-by-step testing.
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We agreed that negotiations should start as soon as possible, but will needcarefulpreparation.
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