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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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It quickly developed a high standing among Western peers during the Cold War for its insights into the inner workings and military preparedness of Soviet Russia and its satellites in Eastern Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Long Beach will augment its normal emergency preparedness actions for the storm and continuous impacts from a potentially historic El Niño, city spokesperson Laath Martin wrote in a statement to the Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Most parents may be more comfortable talking about preparedness than discussing the size of their estate.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

But it is to the Finns that much of Europe now looks for lessons in mass psychological preparedness and civic resilience.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

They agreed to raise the Soviet military’s level of preparedness.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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