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precluding

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verb

present participle of preclude

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of precluding
Verb
For example, some Americans may not have a primary care doctor, thus precluding them from getting a prescription for the Covid shot. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
  • Last week, the State Department announced a joint commitment with the Global Fund to purchase the drug lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection that only has to be taken twice a year, from the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two sides reached terms on a renewal after a short-term extension to their previous pact, averting a blackout of Fox News and other nets on YouTube TV.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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