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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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Japan’s southwest capabilities, he said, are intended to signal its preparedness to China, but there is a problem: “We don’t know how much is enough,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

McGowan never responded to that text message, but Vaquero said he brought up the suggestion of a preparedness alert when McGowan returned to the emergency operations center about an hour later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

According to Schneider, "there is a certain level of preparedness and prices are elevated but under control for the moment".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Critical businesses join "preparedness committees" with representatives of local authorities and central government, and take part in national training exercises.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth