preventive
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Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, routinely addresses the nation on TV, chiding residents to adhere to proper hygiene and other preventive measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
They also suggest the findings support greater investment in preventive care, rehabilitation programs, and other health-promoting services that help older adults build on their capacity for resilience and improvement.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
The courts ordered the preventive seizure of "several assets, relating to sales contracts", the statement said.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Brobeck introduced such rudimentary industrial practices as preventive maintenance.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing preventive
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