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preventive

[pri-ven-tiv] / prɪˈvɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deterrent
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The researchers say the findings suggest that an already widely accessible preventive measure could potentially benefit both physical and cognitive health.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

In theory, the internal medicine or family medicine doctor oversees your preventive care, ongoing symptoms, chronic conditions, and referrals to specialists.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

Yet to launch a preventive strike in 2007, the Israelis had to overcome the opposition of the George W. Bush State Department.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Imagine a system where preventive care is covered at little or no cost, and primary care and essential medications have affordable and predictable copays.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Brobeck introduced such rudimentary industrial practices as preventive maintenance.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

She packs a special bag for Pepper, which includes food, water bowls, regular medications, flea and tick preventives, a litter bag, leash, collar, bedding and grooming supplies.

From Seattle Times Sep. 4, 2023

It will also include clinical trials of treatments and preventives, which it hopes to launch by fall.

From Science Magazine Jun. 9, 2022

That’s different from the way we typically experience vaccines: as preventives for diseases that feel controlled or even obsolete.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2021

Websites touting miracle cures and preventives – herbs, teas, essential oils, tinctures and colloidal silver – are prevalent.

From The Guardian Mar. 31, 2020

Ordinary citizens also offered advice and preventives through the town’s newspapers.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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