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preventive

[pri-ven-tiv] / prɪˈvɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deterrent
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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"It is a lot about preventive medicine just now because there are limited medical supplies in space but with commercial flights, there could be a higher medical risk."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The long-term goal is to improve early diagnosis, develop preventive strategies and create more effective treatments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Martha Gulati is a preventive cardiologist and the inaugural director of the Davis Women’s Heart Center at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

India on Saturday ended the preventive detention of prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him six months after he was held over protests in the Himalayan region.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 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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