| AC IV.x.1 | [Antony to Scarus, of the enemy] Their preparation is today by sea |
| Cor I.ii.15 | [Aufidius to all, reading a letter about the Roman leaders] These three lead on this preparation / Whither 'tis bent |
| Cym IV.iii.29 | [First Lord to Cymbeline] Your preparation can affront no less / Than what you hear of |
| KL IV.iv.22 | [Cordelia to Messenger, of the British force] Our preparation stands / In expectation of them |
| Oth I.iii.14 | [Sailor to Duke] The Turkish preparation makes for Rhodes |
| Oth I.iii.219 | [Duke to all] The Turk with a most mighty preparation makes for Cyprus |