Of course, these patterns are rarely exactly the same, but through these examples, you should be well-prepared for most future scenarios.

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When you start negotiating, be well-prepared for that, too.

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To be sure, many airlines were well-prepared for Sandy, whose impact was widely predicted to be devastating.

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