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Noun
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Since 2020, that database has provided information used by professionals in areas of homeland security, school safety and violence prevention.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025 -
For radiation oncologist Marisa Weiss, MD, breast cancer prevention is personal.—
Anisa Arsenault,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was helped by a Kilman deflection, and the ball pinged off the top of the crossbar.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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