1.   Yet thelred was not always militarily inactive, reluctant to see himself in a military light, or unwilling to make military preparations.

2.   Apart from close monitoring of the Syrian moves, there was no indication of any Israeli military preparations.

3.   As NATO put the last political piece in place for a bombing campaign, its military preparations continued.

4.   As they intensify their rhetorical belligerence and military preparations, each expects the other to back down.

5.   Both countries might come under pressure again to help defray the costs of military preparations and movements that are under way now.

6.   After intensive home schooling, the teen now is ready to enter a military preparation program that could lead to a career in the armed services.

7.   But it appears to be a relatively moderate operation that hints at little real military preparation.

8.   Gen. Anthony Zinni, in on-the-record interview, says military preparations are complete.

9.   He also cannot help but have noticed Israeli military preparations for intensified retaliatory attacks against Palestinian-ruled areas and administrative offices.

10.   Indeed, military preparations unfolded across Taloqan Monday night, with troops and ammunition trucks speeding off in the direction of Konduz.