preventive measure
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Treasury as a preventive measure after detecting “risky financial transactions and irregularities reported by financial institutions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
"While omega-3s play an important role in forming brain cell connections needed for cognition, our results do not support fish oil supplements as a preventive measure against Alzheimer's."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Without mentioning the trade spat, the ministry cited "increased pressure on the Colombian electrical system" as it announced "a preventive measure aimed at protecting Colombia’s sovereignty and energy security."
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
"And as a preventive measure, 34 buildings and 5 homes are being inspected."
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
Two deacons wedged themselves around Brother Jackson as a preventive measure and two large determined- looking men walked down the aisle toward Sister Monroe.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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