preventing
Example Sentences
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In August, Cambridge, Mass.-based Moderna and its partner Merck said their mRNA-based vaccine succeeded in preventing cancer from coming back or spreading in high-risk melanoma patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The same quantity of gold was moved from Zeist to London, preventing the melting down of gold bars.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The governor said England's prisons have not been properly maintained for decades, and the problems have snowballed, creating "fragile infrastructure regularly breaking and preventing proper regimes from operating".
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
While you may not experience a sudden increase in clarity from a 12% boost, preventing cognitive decline is vital for long-term well-being.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Their head is down, preventing me from seeing his or her face.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
