as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness.
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Recent Examples of preparedness
Perhaps most importantly, residents should remember that hurricane preparedness is not a one-week exercise.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland sweat through record temperatures on Sunday, as a European heat wave reignited a political debate over the continent’s preparedness for hotter summers.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
That alone is reason for communities to have strong seismic codes for buildings and infrastructure, such as bridges and hospitals, and emergency preparedness plans.
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Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Other hospitals in the region are also experiencing lighter-than-expected ER traffic related to the soccer event, said Steve Hoeger, University Health’s corporate director of emergency management and regional emergency preparedness coordinator.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland sweat through record temperatures on Sunday, as a European heat wave reignited a political debate over the continent’s preparedness for hotter summers.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
That alone is reason for communities to have strong seismic codes for buildings and infrastructure, such as bridges and hospitals, and emergency preparedness plans.
—
Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Other hospitals in the region are also experiencing lighter-than-expected ER traffic related to the soccer event, said Steve Hoeger, University Health’s corporate director of emergency management and regional emergency preparedness coordinator.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.
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Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.
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For Johnathon, every ride is preparation for his first taste of US competition with nine other young Australian hopefuls, who are flying to Texas for the Youth Bull Riders World Finals this July.
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The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support.
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
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