preventive measure
Example Sentences
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Treasury as a preventive measure after detecting “risky financial transactions and irregularities reported by financial institutions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The regional government of Baja California Sur has ordered schools to remain closed on Monday as a preventive measure.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"While omega-3s play an important role in forming brain cell connections needed for cognition, our results do not support fish oil supplements as a preventive measure against Alzheimer's."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Without mentioning the trade spat, the ministry cited "increased pressure on the Colombian electrical system" as it announced "a preventive measure aimed at protecting Colombia’s sovereignty and energy security."
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Two deacons wedged themselves around Brother Jackson as a preventive measure and two large determined- looking men walked down the aisle toward Sister Monroe.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
