to prevent
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The agency says it is is confident it has enough staff to maintain Newark’s current level of flying—provided the facility doesn’t lose other personnel—and has a plan in place to prevent another radar outage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Understanding risk factors and taking action to prevent dementia can improve health and quality of life, helping people live longer, healthier and more independent lives," it said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Rather than going around causing trouble, his comedy was about trying to prevent it,” the author and performer Trav S.D. observed in his book “Chain of Fools.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In June, the government announced plans to prevent under-16s from accessing major platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X, with the measures expected to come into force in spring 2027.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was the IMF’s job to prevent that from happening.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
