obviation

noun

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as in prevention

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  1. prevention
  2. deflection
Noun
  • The tablet combines bictegravir, the backbone of Gilead’s blockbuster HIV pill Biktarvy, with lenacapavir, a first-in-class capsid inhibitor that has become a centerpiece of the company’s long-term strategy for HIV treatment and prevention.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Implement a digital visual-management platform across six facilities to standardize workflows and improve infection prevention, care coordination, workforce effectiveness, quality, and patient safety.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevention
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  • Farias made 121 tackles, five pass deflections, and intercepted two passes.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Rodriguez has been disruptive in training camp with pass deflections and sideline-to-sideline speed along with good awareness.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of deflection
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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