to prevent
Example Sentences
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The immune system activates and generates T-cells that eliminate remaining or new cancer cells to prevent recurrence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The jury was constantly supervised, and when a potential problem was identified, steps were immediately taken to prevent it becoming an actual issue.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
On Monday, a Justice Department internal watchdog announced a review of this controversial tactic, which may have resulted in overdose deaths and/or injuries, which are exactly what the DEA is supposed to prevent.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
There is no specific treatment for the disease nor a vaccine to prevent illness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“And secondly,” Axel continues, “in many situations, the level of desperation keeps increasing. Often, if other conservation techniques are not able to prevent extinction on their own, reintroductions are necessary to help save a species.”
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
