At the same time, conservative Republican senators, led by Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Ted Cruz of Texas, are preparing an onslaught of amendments that threaten to unravel the carefully crafted compromise.
On Wednesday, Shaul Mofaz, the Israeli defense minister, warned the army to prepare for "an onslaught of terror" bigger than Israel had ever experienced.
The delay in moving on Baghdad has a silver lining because there were indications that the American forces could use more time to prepare for an onslaught on Baghdad, especially with the onset of ferocious sandstorms and bad weather.
Sampaoli is also likely to tweak his line-up, with Gary Medel in the middle of a defensive three and with a five-man midfield, as Chile prepare for an onslaught.
Vaughan believes captain Joe Root and former skipper Alastair Cook must help inexperienced players such as Stoneman, Vince and Malan prepare for an onslaught in the opening Test.
And Secretary Burwell deserves credit for having to prepare for an onslaught that did not, in the end, materialize.
Regardless of your relationship status, prepare for an onslaught of questions about smartphones, sex, and all the evils that accompany them.
Rebecca Bender, 33, a trafficking survivor who was victimized for nearly six years in Las Vegas, said she would have to prepare for an onslaught of business anytime a major event was taking place somewhere in the country.
The gradual ramp-up, which would cost $198 million per year over the five years, would also allow school districts to better prepare for an onslaught of 4-year-olds, Torlakson said.
