preventing
Example Sentences
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The Welsh government said preventing ill-health was "a key priority" and that it had appointed a Minister for Public and Preventative Health.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Another resident reported that, in April, a Waymo was idling for more than five minutes in front of the entrance to a church parking garage during a Sunday service, preventing parishioners from entering and exiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
One possibility is to protect adipose tissue before it deteriorates, preventing fat cells from disappearing and reducing the metabolic damage caused by the disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
That, in turn, would result in lower costs for end users, the letter noted, while open weights also give customers more autonomy over their technology, preventing vendor lock-in.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
My strange and hairy new friend was the only thing preventing me from being the next Luke Simard.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
