lack of preparedness

collocation in English

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noun[U]
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/prɪˈpeəd.nəs/us
/prɪˈperd.nəs/
the state of being prepared for a ...
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This relativelackofpreparednessmay contribute to the greater frequency of harassment among boys than girls.
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Thelackofpreparednessis hypothesized as a causal factor in the appearance of symptoms.
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We are likely to suffer disproportionately because of thislackofpreparednessand organisation.
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I look back at that period as a time of panic and alackofpreparedness.
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We should remember that that desperate situation arose as a result of alackofpreparedness.
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I know of thelackofpreparednessso far to provide evidence in this matter.
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There are many reasons for ourlackofpreparedness.
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Are we to meet this crisis with the samelackofpreparednessas we did the coal crisis?
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Will he comment on the worryinglackofpreparednessfor the single market that a survey published last week illustrated?
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There has been a great deal of trouble caused by thelackofpreparedness.
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I am only sorry that they should have felt it necessary to overdo the immediate arguments against the hereditary peers to justify theirlackofpreparednessfor comprehensive reform.
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We must examine carefully thelackofpreparednessof the relevant agencies in terms of coping with an exodus of refugees that was breathtaking, but inevitable once air strikes started.
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The situation was exacerbated by thelackofpreparednessand awareness.
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Candidates have also been cut due to past legal problems, morality issues, domestic distractions,lackofpreparednessand poor time management skills.
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Blame forlackofpreparednesshas been leveled at all levels of government.
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It's not just alackofpreparedness.
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