Definition of palladiumnext
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 Also among his collection — according to Savoie — is an Hermès Black and Orange H Togo HAC Casaque Birkin 40 with palladium hardware. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 These include platinum, which is currently valued at over $1,700 per ounce, palladium at around $1,300 per ounce, and rhodium, which can command a whopping $8,600 per ounce. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Among its discoveries are a massive underground trove of nickel and palladium on Australia’s east coast, and a deposit of indium, a rare-earth metal critical for AI semiconductors, also in Australia. New Atlas, 8 May 2026 Greenland Mines Ltd describes the formation as hosting a significant tonnage of gold, palladium, platinum, vanadium, and gallium. Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for palladium
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precaution
Noun
  • Medics took the child to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • South Florida residents should take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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