preparations begin

Examples (10)

• A week before the ceremony, wedding preparations began.
• The preparations for the summit meeting began yesterday.
• Normally, preparations for the annual festival begin in early spring.
• Once the contract is signed, preparations for the construction will begin immediately.
• Extensive preparations have already begun for the upcoming election.
• As the storm approached, emergency preparations began across the coastal towns.
• Every year, holiday preparations begin earlier and earlier for some families.
• Meticulous preparations must begin well in advance for such a complex operation.
• Despite the tight schedule, final preparations for the grand opening are set to begin on Monday.
• If funding is approved, preparations for the research expedition could begin next month.