preventive
Example Sentences
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They will avoid any preventive care and hope their modest savings can cover any medical costs.
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
Nestle France said it was carrying out a "preventive and voluntary recall" of certain batches of its Guigoz and Nidal infant formulas after new investigations showed the potential presence of cereulide.
From Barron's
The researchers conclude that their results highlight the need for stronger preventive actions.
From Science Daily
This challenges a long-standing debate over whether preventive statin treatment is worthwhile for patients who appear to be at lower cardiovascular risk.
From Science Daily
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