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unprepared for



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Until someone or something wins out, though, states, utilities, and elected officials remain unprepared for the worst.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

This month’s turnaround has been so dramatic that even the preternaturally upbeat Floridian was unprepared for her success.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

"It reiterates the fact we're entirely unprepared for this climate situation."

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

State investigators said the camp was unprepared for the disaster, lacked a written flood evacuation plan, and senior leaders ignored weather warnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Although Garfield's three older children spent the summer in the White House with their ailing father, they were unprepared for his death.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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