as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
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readiness
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But one announcement won’t ensure equity, readiness or trust.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
Subsea cables play a vital role in Europe's connectivity, competitiveness, defence readiness, and economic stability.—
Jordan King
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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