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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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They add: "Assessing long-term efficacy is critical since those who work night shifts for many years would need to consistently consume melatonin supplements over that time frame to maximize the potential cancer prevention benefits."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Bradshaw, who studies children’s mental health and bullying prevention, has been collecting data on 25,000 students.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

His physician also addressed bruising on his hand, which has been photographed during public events, as being "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking" while taking aspirin for "cardiovascular prevention".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, is on three medications, two of which are designated for cholesterol control and the third being aspirin for "cardiac prevention."

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

It is no longer concerned primarily with the prevention and punishment of crime, but rather with the management and control of the dispossessed.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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