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Recent Examples of avoidable
The analysis highlights centers that excel at preventing serious, avoidable complications during hospital stays based on 13 patient safety indicators.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Three deaths by low blood sodium — two resulting from men with mental illness drinking excessive amounts of water in their cells, a rare and avoidable condition, while the third was likely the same cause.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Prominent quartz slab makers acknowledge that processing produces dangerous dust, but claim risks are avoidable.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
By then Liverpool had fallen behind in painfully avoidable fashion from a corner.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Three deaths by low blood sodium — two resulting from men with mental illness drinking excessive amounts of water in their cells, a rare and avoidable condition, while the third was likely the same cause.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Prominent quartz slab makers acknowledge that processing produces dangerous dust, but claim risks are avoidable.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
By then Liverpool had fallen behind in painfully avoidable fashion from a corner.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidable
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As millions of birds pass through North Texas this spring, conservationists say community involvement will play a key role in reducing preventable deaths.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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How to protect yourself and others from measles Knowing the symptoms of this vaccine-preventable disease can help reduce its chance of spreading.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Others say the divide is real, even if its long-term political impact remains uncertain.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cooper remains uncertain whether those efforts will be sustained.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The setback will cost taxpayers nearly $1 million pulled from the county’s Office of Homelessness Solutions budget, a financial burden that officials were at one point unsure the county could afford.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Daghighi is one of the older students in her classes, which initially left her feeling uncomfortable and unsure of herself.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Avoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidable. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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