prevent
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The suspect has a "history of serious violence and mental health issues" and had been referred into the government counter-terrorism Prevent programme in 2020, according to the Metropolitan Police.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
A spokesperson said the suspect's referral to Prevent was closed that same year.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The same is true if they have a family history of atherosclerotic disease at an early age or a high risk of developing it over the next three decades as measured by the Prevent calculator.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
People should be screened for their risk of cardiovascular disease starting at age 30, using an AHA online calculator called Prevent that measures risk based on a person’s cholesterol, blood pressure, and other indicators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
In Baskett's form, the first Gospel only is used, with the collect "Prevent us, O Lord," before it.
From Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 83, May 31, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc by Various
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