be in preparation

In preparation for its 1911 season, many changes were made.

Six weeks were spent in preparation for my new role.

Such a step could be in preparation for only one thing.

The entire performance, months in preparation, should last about five minutes.

Months and even years are spent in preparation for any given project.

Working together, they had made a plan more than two months ago in preparation for this day.

He also learned sign language in preparation for his role.

All of the work was in preparation for this line.

If he had anything to do with it, she'd need every bit of rest she could get in preparation for the days to come.

But I would like to start doing something in preparation this year.