prevention
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State and federal fire officials have unveiled a new plan to boost wildfire prevention, even as California funding sources are drying up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Homeless veterans facing more-acute circumstances, such as a recent job loss, a relationship disruption or a health crisis, are eligible for homelessness prevention and rehousing subsidies, along with referrals to VA services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
"It's been encouraging to see the survival rates for breast cancer improve over recent decades, and we'd love to see the same gains in prevention."
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
In the modern West, we’re confident that prevention is better than cure; that hard work deserves reward; that no means no; that you are innocent until proven guilty, and that all men are created equal.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Vocabulary lists containing prevention
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