prevention

Example Sentences

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Balancing the prevention of wildfires with protecting fragile environmental resources has led to some recent tension between L.A. and California staffers.

From Los Angeles Times

They argue that with the dwindling number of cops, officials need to start investing more in community-led efforts that they say prioritize prevention over punishment and would go further in reducing crime.

From Los Angeles Times

She adds that Edesia is expanding beyond restoring the health of starving infants to do more in the way of prevention.

From MarketWatch

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