preventive measure
Example Sentences
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Instead, it functions as a "precision regulator," boosting immune defenses when needed while preventing excessive or unnecessary immune reactions.
From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025
The tool has shown promise in preventing excessive flattery, which can fall flat with Gen Z women, Roth said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
The rules are meant to safeguard the value of the euro by preventing excessive government borrowing.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2022
She said he had ignored numerous warnings from the council and police so it applied for an anti-social behaviour order preventing excessive feeding of birds or feeding them anything other than bird seed in 2012.
From BBC • May 31, 2014
For this reason, as well as that of preventing excessive wear, the hammer joint should be kept firm and rigid.
From Piano Tuning A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs by Fischer, J. Cree (Jerry Cree)
