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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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Even though the fly has not been detected in California, researchers say public awareness is an important part of prevention.

From Science Daily

The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency on Wednesday approved nearly $11.5 million in homeless prevention funds, the largest single allocation yet for the new agency.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Jan. 7, Edison told regulators in its wildfire mitigation plan that it had focused its prevention efforts on its smaller distribution system.

From Los Angeles Times

Fraud prevention has risen in prominence following the recent bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, advances in genetic testing are opening new possibilities for prevention and earlier detection.

From Science Daily