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palladium

noun

pə-ˈlā-dē-əm

Definition of palladium

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 Strong upward momentum spilled over into silver, platinum, and palladium. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust (SPPP) and Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) both hold physical precious metals, experiencing significant declines as platinum, palladium, and silver slump after a 2025 surge. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for palladium

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precaution

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Take these precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters and hot springs.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the reopening on Monday morning, and her administration outlined precautions to beat back the outbreak.

— Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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