preventable

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The fact remains that this outbreak was entirely predictable and entirely preventable.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

The external review, which was published in January 2019, found a host of failings and concluded Harriet's death was "almost certainly preventable".

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Class-action lawsuits recently filed on behalf of evacuated residents allege that the company was negligent in maintaining its facility and that the crisis was preventable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"Ultimately, we need to invest in more research about the underlying biology of B12 insufficiency, since it may be a preventable cause of cognitive decline."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But with the Pap smear, doctors could detect precancerous cells and perform a hysterectomy, and cervical cancer would be almost entirely preventable.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot