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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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Trust & Will said it asked separately about each document this year because it wanted to give a better picture of the true preparedness of families.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 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

The attack raised questions over the UK's preparedness for the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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

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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