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I was busy preparing vs I was busy in preparation

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I was busy preparing' is more commonly used and refers to being occupied with getting something ready. On the other hand, 'I was busy in preparation' is less common and emphasizes the state of being engaged in the process of preparing something.
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I was busy preparing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was occupied with getting something ready.
  • Jan 7, 2020 ... I was busy preparing an important PowerPoint presentation. Comedy. r ...
  • Dec 24, 2023 ... I was busy preparing for a great time with family and friends when my senior colleague called me with obvious urgency in his voice. " Can you ...
  • Jun 21, 2023 ... I believe one of my skeletal servants stole my grimoire while I was busy preparing ingredients for a ritual, any tips on locating it?
  • Jan 24, 2024 ... I was busy preparing for the Miss Marshall Islands Pageant 2023 along with my Miss Jaluit Committee, an event that truly changed my life.
  • May 17, 2019 ... Inside, I was busy preparing for dinner in my Brown Room. Here I am removing the big antique hurricanes from the long dining ...
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  • Jul 19, 2023 ... I was busy preparing for the exams that we take at the end of cruise. Even though we hadn't finished yet, but it was hard to not think about ...
  • Apr 21, 2020 ... Last year was my graduation year from the Moscow Conservatory, where I played the violin, and I was busy preparing for my final exams, but I ...
  • Mar 8, 2020 ... It's been awhile since my last post but I was busy preparing for my granddaughter, Harper's first birthday party. I was so fortunate ...

Alternatives:

  • I was busy getting ready
  • I was busy making preparations
  • I was occupied with preparing
  • I was engaged in preparing
  • I was focused on preparing

I was busy in preparation

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes the state of being engaged in the process of preparing something.
  • May 31, 2024 ... Then the coaching started , I was busy in preparation for my JEE Mains and Advance Exam. 12th BOARDS -. I got goods percentage in 12th boards ...
  • Aug 1, 2016 ... ... I was busy in preparation and wanted to focus on one qualification at a time, I didn't give it a thought. I enquired about it after I ...
  • Sep 29, 2018 ... I was busy in preparation and hence said “well, its just 3 days Daddy; will be back with interesting stories and let us meet the next day I ...
  • Jun 15, 2023 ... From early morning on Sunday, I was busy in preparation and then suddenly at 10:30 I was like meri LinkedIn post (because the ...
  • Mar 6, 2012 ... I was busy in preparation of a family function. . Like 1. Reply · Quote. SSA777 thumbnail. SSA777. @SSA777. Voyager. 16. Anniversary 12 ...
  • Feb 17, 2021 ... Hum to lubhaavan byaah mein, aapne lagaaya ghaat! (“When I was busy in preparation of my marriage, they deceived and ambushed me”). To seal ...
  • Oct 10, 2014 ... ... I was busy in preparation for CAT. This along with me isolated in an unknown city really set a very monotonous routine. Also I was feeling ...
  • ... i was busy in preparation for Breakfast he say i am along so we lost our money who is paying me ???? kindly Hotel manager please tell what is next???? Pokaż ...
  • Jul 12, 2020 ... my ministry while I was busy in preparation to migrate to Melbourne. Finally in January. 2019, we all migrated to Melbourne. STORY DONNY ...

Alternatives:

  • I was busy preparing
  • I was occupied with preparation
  • I was engaged in preparation
  • I was focused on preparation
  • I was deeply involved in preparation

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