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For Skowronska-Krawczyk, the work raises the possibility that understanding how Greenland shark eyes remain healthy for centuries could eventually point researchers toward new strategies for preventing age-related vision loss.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The aim was to block the centre of the pitch, preventing Spurs from playing their natural game.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

In the 88th minute, Marcinkowski became the hero by preventing the equalizer with a great save on a header by Jasinski inside the six-yard box.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Turkey's interests in Syria historically revolved around preventing a spillover of Kurdish fighters.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

My strange and hairy new friend was the only thing preventing me from being the next Luke Simard.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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