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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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Billions in threatened cuts to transportation, emergency preparedness, education and family assistance funding were also prevented, Bonta said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

WaterAid Ghana's director Ewurabena Yanyi-Akofur called for "stronger urban planning and preparedness measures, to safeguard communities before, during and after extreme weather events".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The US administration also pledged $13.5 million to support Kenya's Ebola preparedness.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

“I hereby find that conditions exist which may pose a direct threat to the national defense or its preparedness programs.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

On this occasion the king released political prisoners, remitted taxes, endowed temples, forgave rebels, increased military preparedness and, in short, did all the things that modern rulers do when they wish to stay in office.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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