as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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This cushion also comes in handy with everyday expenses and prevents the need for panic in moments of temporary losses.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Heads off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads%20off. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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