preventable
Example Sentences
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And they often lead to preventable complications and higher long-term spending.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Although many fathers in the study died from preventable causes, researchers also uncovered a seemingly contradictory finding.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Relatives of the family said they believed their deaths were "wholly preventable" and raised "missed opportunities" to protect them.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Rabies is preventable if you seek medical care immediately after exposure to a rabid animal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Secretary LaHood, tall and genial, a former Illinois congressman, had begun focusing himself, and his agency, on the issue of preventable traffic fatalities, especially those caused by use of technology by drivers.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
