preventing
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He had access to medications dropped by drone and he was able to keep the wounds clean and covered, preventing reinfection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The method also allows these materials to melt at much lower temperatures, preventing the damage that would otherwise occur during manufacturing.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
"We believe these three measures would make significant progress in tackling the problem and preventing further harm."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Caroline Choi, Edison’s executive vice president of public policy and corporate affairs, told The Times that the proposal would not change the utilities’ focus on preventing fires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Hazel suspected that Strawberry’s talking had the real purpose of preventing his own questions.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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