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 For example, not all companies offer silver, platinum and palladium. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026 That price can surge into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars if those cards are made of metals like palladium, platinum, or gold. Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for palladium
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precaution
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  • The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Right guard Trey Smith missed multiple practices with a hip injury and was sent to a specialist as a precaution, forcing Benson to shift inside while Moore moved to right tackle, Sweeney reported on Day 9.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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