preventing
Example Sentences
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But the judges dismissed his claim and ruled restrictions previously preventing reporting of the legal challenge should be lifted.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of vaccination in preventing severe disease and death.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Critics say that rules on foreign national flags were primarily aimed at preventing the desecration of foreign flags from becoming diplomatic issues, and there were similar concerns for Japan's standard.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Early detection and rapid response are critical to preventing the pest from spreading further,” the agency wrote in its warning about the infestation in Costco plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ordinary people became aware of the importance of cleanliness in preventing infection.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
