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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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The White House said Trump’s numbers are consistent with expected therapeutic outcomes and established cardiovascular prevention goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At the same time, the governor’s latest budget proposal puts the state on track to allocate the majority of the climate bond’s $1.5 billion in wildfire prevention money within just three years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

They add: "Assessing long-term efficacy is critical since those who work night shifts for many years would need to consistently consume melatonin supplements over that time frame to maximize the potential cancer prevention benefits."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

His physician also addressed bruising on his hand, which has been photographed during public events, as being "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking" while taking aspirin for "cardiovascular prevention".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It is no longer concerned primarily with the prevention and punishment of crime, but rather with the management and control of the dispossessed.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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