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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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Most parents may be more comfortable talking about preparedness than discussing the size of their estate.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Sullivan says preparedness also needs to involve much more than creating diagnostic tests, vaccines and drugs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

One priority is to strengthen disaster preparedness, with governments agreeing in advance what action to take when hazards emerge - from evacuation to protecting vulnerable infrastructure.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

National climate assessments are important because their projections can inform federal infrastructure planning, risk assessments, regulations, disaster preparedness and cost-benefit analyses, including from hazards such as wildfires, floods, drought and sea-level rise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

One of the things I thank Dauntless for is the preparedness that eliminates my fear.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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