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preparedness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis] / prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
NOUN
readiness
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New Zealand's former prime minister Helen Clark, co-chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, said the failure to reach agreement this week was "deeply regrettable".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has pledged up to $54.3 million for the vaccine’s development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, has stepped in and provided £40m of funding for the trial.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A new Longevity Preparedness Index from John Hancock and MIT AgeLab os based on a survey of over 1,300 adults and focused on eight areas such as finance, home, health and community.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

"Never thought of it, Old Preparedness," was the good-natured reply.

From The Story of Sugar by Bassett, Sara Ware




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