11.   But, as Germany has found, doing more dangerous military duties takes careful peacetime preparation and practice.

12.   Careful preparation is a necessity, as much in science as in the delicate art of deceiving others.

13.   Careful preparation is essential to making a strong, solid patch.

14.   Despite careful preparation, the journey does not go as planned.

15.   Frahm blended hard work, careful preparation and an ability to seize opportunity and wound up with an appointment to the U.S. Senate.

16.   In the end, though, Ms. Lahti learned that in the film business, talent and careful preparation could take you only so far.

17.   Knowledge of your subject, careful preparation and coaching are useful.

18.   Like any other major painting project, refinishing aluminum siding requires careful preparation, the proper equipment and some basic knowledge about paint and its properties.

19.   Officials said the start of stock trading may be late, but it comes after years of careful preparation.

20.   Nor did the Krafts understand the careful preparation and attention it takes to get things done with the Legislature.