preventing

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But the data surrounding colon-cancer rates is alarming, and getting screened is crucial to preventing colon cancer or catching it at an early stage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices will not alter eligibility criteria for the S&P 500, preventing fast-tracking of large IPOs.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Broadly, Netanyahu and Trump agree on the key US objective of preventing Iran from manufacturing or having a nuclear weapon.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

One wonders if Mr. Lindsey thinks capitalism is preventing people from organizing community gardens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

For a sixteenth of a mile, Count Atlas lay over on Seabiscuit’s shoulder, his head and neck thrust to the left, preventing Seabiscuit from moving up.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand