avoidable
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A technical failure of the UK's air traffic control system that has caused widespread flight chaos was avoidable, according to the Transport Secretary.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The American Cancer Society estimates that at least 40 percent of newly diagnosed cancers in American adults this year, about 850,000 cases, were potentially avoidable.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Researchers say the findings point to an urgent public health need to reconsider unrestricted access to the chemical in an effort to prevent further avoidable deaths.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
That means that one out of every two U.S. deaths under 65 is likely avoidable.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Also, I feel that crying is almost—like, aside from deaths of relatives or whatever—totally avoidable if you follow two very simple rules: 1.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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