- a variation of preventive.
preventative
Example Sentences
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In her election literature, Guthrie said she wanted to lower the cost of living by introducing cheaper supermarkets, provide more affordable childcare and investing in preventative healthcare and sport.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
No vaccine or approved treatment is available against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus and efforts to contain its spread rely mainly on preventative measures.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
These unnecessary preventative measures aren’t just a nuisance for the consumer; they’re a hassle for the overworked, underpaid employee who spends their shift telling customers, “No, we don’t have more of that in the back.”
From Salon • May 22, 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
The extra syllable in preventative isn’t wrong, but it’s unnecessary.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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