readiness

Example Sentences

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France and Canada—pledged “our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Children who have developmental delays or whose behavioral readiness is lagging can still stand to benefit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The tetchiest moment of the committee hearing, came when the prime minister faced questions about the UK's defensive readiness.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

"We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preliminary planning," they said.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The government asked for an “honest commitment to peace” and I pointed out that our readiness to negotiate was exactly that.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela