Despite the extensive preparation of its case, the Government has not been immune to stumbles.

I asked of him in a whisper when he had finished his extensive preparations.

Naturally, he had made extensive preparations, but couldn't be absolutely certain they would work.

There have already been extensive preparations by the American military for the elections, they say.

On the occasion of this domestic little party, I did not repeat my former extensive preparations.

He had left no letter, nor any signs of extensive preparation.

Live exercises are expensive to set up on the day and demand the most extensive preparation.

Such extensive preparation shows in their ability to learn music thoroughly and handle contemporary scores.

It had been organized against any attack that could be made without those extensive preparations.

He ordered the defense alert for his post which required no extensive preparations or changes.