prevention
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Scientists have long recognized that maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of breast cancer prevention.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
The White House said Trump’s numbers are consistent with expected therapeutic outcomes and established cardiovascular prevention goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
It uses the revenue to fund public transit projects, wildfire prevention, affordable housing, clean energy, electric vehicles and safe drinking water.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Bruising on Trump's hand was explained in the report as being "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking" while taking aspirin for "cardiovascular prevention".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
This brilliant medical achievement came about by an attack that was twofold — that stressed prevention as well as cure.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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Vocabulary lists containing prevention
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