In the months before Moore wrapped up filming, and long before SiCKO would open at more than 3,000 American theaters, my corporate communications team and I had prepared for an unannounced visit by Moore and his film crew.
My mother would say that each meal was prepared for the guest who might arrive unannounced.
Be prepared for questions.
Be prepared for conversation.
General Petraeus returned unannounced to Washington late on Tuesday, officials said, to prepare for the testimony he will deliver beginning Monday.
Please prepare for landing.
The chief inspector of England's schools added he had set out plans for unannounced inspections in 2012.
Still, Ms. Koch's parents had little opportunity to prepare themselves for the unannounced arrival a few weeks later of their future son-in-law — an elaborate surprise visit arranged by Mr. Sibson and Ms. van Lawick van Pabst-Koch.
The union, the Washington Federation of State Workers, said it was prepared to conduct "random and unannounced" walkouts to pressure state lawmakers for bigger raises and expanded benefits, and to stop cuts in state programs.
