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prevent

[pri-vent] / prɪˈvɛnt /


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If successful, such approaches could potentially help prevent the accumulation of belly fat that commonly accompanies aging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026

While financial support exists for low-income Medicare enrollees, administrative barriers often prevent and discourage beneficiaries from accessing these programs, analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Metal grates and sandbags were used to prevent debris from floating into storm drains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Rodríguez—and her allies in Washington—are eager to prevent this disaster from becoming a similar indictment of government failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He pulled his hands close to his chest, like that would prevent his magic from being taken.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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