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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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The three California counties affected have coordinated preparedness measures to prevent potential spread of the disease, a release from the counties said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

The result is a growing disconnect between longevity and preparedness.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Peru’s Congress has already budgeted $2.8 billion for infrastructure preparedness and emergency aid to handle what is forecast to be one of the worst weather events in the country in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

McCullum admitted to over-estimating the younger players' preparedness for the hostility faced on and off the field during an Ashes tour.

From BBC Jul. 12, 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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