to prevent

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For investors, the Greenspan era marked a debate over the Fed’s role in stabilizing financial markets and the belief that the Fed would ease conditions in response to a stock-market crash or to prevent one.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Vance discussed a so-called "de-confliction mechanism" for Lebanon on Monday to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

However, no approved vaccines or medications currently exist to prevent or treat Bundibugyo ebolavirus.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

The facility lets banks borrow cash overnight against Treasurys and is designed to prevent short-term rates from rising above the Fed’s target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The important thing, with the big Paris summit coming up, was to prevent a crisis with the Soviet Union.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin