Even the best-prepared battle plan needs to be modified continuously as a fight develops.
Chechens in Grozny described the young Mr. Barayev as spoiled by his uncle and ill prepared for battle.
Optimists say that policymakers are better prepared to battle deflation because they have studied Japan's experiences and can use them as a powerful cautionary tale to motivate action.
Mrs. Clinton, who refers to her bid as being "in it to win it," also sounded a more explicit note of confidence in herself as the most prepared and battle-tested contender for the Democratic nomination, even as she complimented her rivals as "great, great candidates".
Iraqis are concerned that their military, which has purchased tanks and weapons from the United States, is still not prepared to fight a conventional battle against its neighbors, the official said.
Be prepared to fight a long battle.
Well-prepared and battle-tested in many political debates, Hillary knows how to impress conventional political reporters, while limiting their follow-up questions.
"We must face up to the fact that we have been ill prepared for political battle since the election of Harold Washington, Mr. Starkssaidid.
"I don't have any idea about that," Mr. Mehlman said briskly, then he promised to call back with statistics showing how prepared for the battle the Bush campaign was.
Both companies quickly lawyered-up, hired lobbyists and prepared for a battle toward legalization — after all, their future depended on it.
