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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Trustee Mason was village treasurer, works as the planning and preparedness manager for the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, according to Greater Homewood.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
In fact, you’ll be rewarded for your preparedness with an amazing deal on the breeziest, beachiest matching sweater set on Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
Firefighters will showcase their skills and provide hands-on learning experiences on essential safety topics, including CPR, home evacuation plans, disaster preparedness, and fire extinguisher use.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Given the crucial functions of HHS – from health coverage for vulnerable populations to pandemic preparedness and response – the American Public Health Association predicts the cuts will result in a rise in rates of disease and death.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
In fact, you’ll be rewarded for your preparedness with an amazing deal on the breeziest, beachiest matching sweater set on Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
Firefighters will showcase their skills and provide hands-on learning experiences on essential safety topics, including CPR, home evacuation plans, disaster preparedness, and fire extinguisher use.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Given the crucial functions of HHS – from health coverage for vulnerable populations to pandemic preparedness and response – the American Public Health Association predicts the cuts will result in a rise in rates of disease and death.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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