preventing
Example Sentences
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Critics say that rules on foreign national flags were primarily aimed at preventing the desecration of foreign flags from becoming diplomatic issues, and there were similar concerns for Japan's standard.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Early detection and rapid response are critical to preventing the pest from spreading further,” the agency wrote in its warning about the infestation in Costco plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The fire moved toward the front of the establishment, preventing people from fleeing through the main entrance and exit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
A new USC led study of more than 214,000 older adults from 14 countries and regions suggests that preventing dementia may require different strategies in different parts of the world.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
We are really not all that good at preventing disease or preserving health—not yet anyway— and we are not likely to be until we have learned a great deal about disease mechanisms.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
