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Discover LudwigThe phrase "readies himself" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when describing someone preparing themselves for an action or event. Example: "Before the big presentation, he readies himself by reviewing his notes and practicing his speech."
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Less readies himself for full mortification.
So he steels himself to be insulted, readies himself to be slapped down.
There is just such a pause now, as Davies readies himself to go.
Like a compass moving toward magnetic north, George readies himself for the wedding.
As his ax looms ominously in the foreground of the shot, he readies himself for some unwelcome German visitors.
He does not try to imagine what the Lord will tell him, but he readies himself to remember every word, in the order of speaking.
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He has readied himself.
He took a lower profile and avoided risks, readying himself for the longer haul.
O'Neill readied himself, took a deep breath, and gave a little nod to the pianist.
He also is readying himself for a new generation of weapons.
"But it's not me crossing it," Jackson said, perhaps readying himself for the approaching separation.
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