preventing

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Graells suggested that part of the cargo may have become buried beneath the sand immediately after the accident, preventing recovery efforts at the time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Dr Cox says that there is still much to learn about these conditions, although major advances have been made in preventing and managing them.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s not anything serious, but it’s something that is preventing him from playing,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But the data surrounding colon-cancer rates is alarming, and getting screened is crucial to preventing colon cancer or catching it at an early stage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A net of knotted ropes crisscrossed the alcove, preventing a view inside the dismal recess.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull