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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If not, the Santa Clara County Fire Department is hosting a wildfire preparedness workshop in Saratoga to educate resident on wildfire risk.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
For example, past leadership grants have studied AI adoption and disaster preparedness.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
For agricultural operations facing sub-zero temperatures, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises focusing on crop protection, livestock care, and preparedness measures to mitigate risks.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
And often, that sense of internal preparedness never quite arrives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
For example, past leadership grants have studied AI adoption and disaster preparedness.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
For agricultural operations facing sub-zero temperatures, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises focusing on crop protection, livestock care, and preparedness measures to mitigate risks.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
And often, that sense of internal preparedness never quite arrives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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