as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny

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Recent Examples of palladium Now, palladium in a jar connected to nuclear fusion is being revived but in a different guise. New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025 The converters are composed of valuable metals, most commonly platinum, as well as palladium and rhodium. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 Although palladium imports from Russia have reduced significantly since 2021, data shows that the US still imported $878 million worth of the metal in 2024 and $594 million worth in 2025, through June. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025 Legor is among the few companies in its sector that can certify that its products are made exclusively with precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium) that are 100% from recycled sources within a verified chain of custody. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palladium
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precaution
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  • Bulldogs coach Laura Schuler said Saturday that Gascon was pulled from Friday’s game as a precaution, and that evaluations Friday night and Saturday morning proved Gascon was 100% ready to return for Saturday’s game.
    Matt Wellens, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
  • As a precaution, the Browns elevated Zappe from the practice squad to the active roster in case Sanders is unable to suit up.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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