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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

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 NSF provides security for the base and routinely conducts emergency preparedness drills.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The United States has pledged $13.5 million to support Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts, but critics also oppose what they see as colonial overtones in the arrangement.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Among the benefits of marching is, of course, battle preparedness, as well as physical fitness, but it also helps a puffin think, and Major Puff had something important to think about at that moment.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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