Until recently, though, its elaborate preparations were undertaken only to mark some special occasion.

Families clean their home carefully and undertake other preparations.

Churchill's concerns having been addressed, massive preparations for the use of the new gas were undertaken.

Its final preparation and publication was undertaken by friends and colleagues.

The lead actors undertook extraordinary preparations for their respective roles.

Thirdly, it is very clear that increased preparations for enlargement must be undertaken.

Even in connection with Hungary he moved slowly and undertook extremely thorough diplomatic preparations.

Sarajevo wants to apply for this title in connection with a derogation, and has already undertaken extensive preparations.

I dare say that some of you have wondered why our preparations have been so deliberately undertaken.

The preparation of the samples, by fine grinding, must be undertaken very carefully, if high quality spectra are to be obtained.