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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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A leading network for drowning prevention has recommended swimming in supervised locations with lifeguards where possible and entering the water slowly to reduce the risk of cold-water shock.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The deals, announced Tuesday, mark a new push by the weight-loss drug market leader into infectious-disease prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That was the central motivation behind REBOOT: to test whether an old standard still makes sense in the era of rapid artery reopening and modern prevention.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The company also received a violation for allegedly failing to “implement and effective written injury and illness prevention program” in accordance with state law.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Riddick now heads a drug prevention program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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