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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For years, the unit was busy investigating cases of people stealing catalytic converters from cars for their metal components like platinum, palladium and rhodium.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Gold is too soft to hold shape on its own and is often mixed with silver, zinc, palladium, nickel or copper.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Platinum and palladium will likely experience some downward pressure in the near term, said Zain Vawda, market analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA.
—Ishaan Arora and Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, industries reliant on a specific region for certain materials, such as aluminum and palladium, could experience production delays and supply shortages in the event of instability.
—Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Gold is too soft to hold shape on its own and is often mixed with silver, zinc, palladium, nickel or copper.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Platinum and palladium will likely experience some downward pressure in the near term, said Zain Vawda, market analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA.
—Ishaan Arora and Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, industries reliant on a specific region for certain materials, such as aluminum and palladium, could experience production delays and supply shortages in the event of instability.
—Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palladium
precaution
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Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, check on relatives and neighbors, and take precautions when working or spending time outside.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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That would explain the complete and utter disregard for the most basic standards, like taking precautions before construction and providing clean water and safe environments.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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