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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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Disney’s privacy policy notes that the identifiers created for identification are deleted within 30 days unless they need to be kept for legal or fraud prevention purposes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

For a condition affecting hundreds of millions of people globally, that kind of prevention could add up quickly if applied broadly among people at elevated risk.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Chopra said in his February statement that he was now focused on “supporting accountability, prevention and efforts that protect and support survivors.”

From Salon • May 19, 2026

"Given the uncertainties and severity of the illness,  there is concern about the scale of  transmission in affected communities," the WHO said Friday as it prepared to airlift five tonnes of material including infection prevention gear from Kinshasa.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“Remember, an ounce of prevention ...” “Ai, Chihuahua . . .” Bernabe whimpered, settling back.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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