1.   Feverish preparations were being made for the arrival of the President.

2.   I made my preparations with great care.

3.   It has already made behind-the-scenes preparations to share the job of picking up the pieces.

4.   Meanwhile the NGOs, which are increasingly influential players at global summits, are also making their preparations.

5.   Other cities, have not made similar preparations.

6.   Others want to make some preparation to help their families and friends, perhaps by writing letters or making tape recordings.

7.   Preparations were made in advance of the official inspection.

8.   Preparations were made, and arms and ammunition were stolen.