preventing

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The findings, published recently in The Lancet, shed light on why preventing kidney stones remains difficult, even when people are motivated and receive ongoing support.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

But they know they can rely on their defensive strengths and that may prove crucial to preventing a chaotic final.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“I just wanted to know who was preventing me from living in my birthplace,” says Bancoult, who was one of the early litigants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It also denied preventing rescue teams from reaching the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“There is something inside you preventing the splendor from flowing properly, something you haven’t acknowledged. You have suppressed it, and so suppressed your channel.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray