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preventative

NOUN
safeguard
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Like other preventative medicine, he continues, "there is limited evidence but that does not mean it doesn't work".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“While it’s not a medical treatment for vision conditions, it’s widely used as a preventative and restorative method.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Governments have wasted no time in implementing preventative and emergency measures to stretch supplies and cushion the price shock but worryingly, she finds that signs of physical tightening are already apparent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Novo Nordisk said it is working quickly to respond to the FDA’s request, adding that it has been regularly communicating with the agency about its corrective and preventative action plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

‘Maybe, but I can try to make it better. I guess Leo would say I’m acting like a mechanic, doing preventative maintenance.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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