1.   Now was the time to begin preparation in earnest, a pair of overalls was pressed into my hands.

2.   Now, with varying degrees of enthusiasm, all these councils have begun preparations to draft or update their plans.

3.   Then, at the first light of dawn, the three men began their preparations while Chola cooked.

4.   Wash your hands after using the bathroom, before beginning food preparation and after working with raw meat or poultry.

5.   The business has begun preparations for the Christmas season -- with a festive show planned for this week.

6.   Although both campaigns have quietly begun behind-the-scenes preparations for the White House, the work cannot begin in earnest until the resolution of the recount dispute in Florida.

7.   Amid extraordinary security, the U.S. soccer team arrived here on Friday to begin preparations for the World Cup.

8.   Although the Stars have completed their season, Langenbrunner is flying back to Kalamazoo today to begin preparation for the IHL playoffs.

9.   Barkley said after the Suns were eliminated Friday night that he would take a couple of days off, then begin preparations for the Olympics.

10.   Before beginning preparation, heat the oven to broil.