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Recent Examples of preventable
The 2008 financial crisis was brutal and, most observers believe, largely preventable.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Perhaps that’s because smoking remains one of the world’s leading causes of preventable death, or because the overwhelming majority of smokers regret ever starting.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
This was a preventable loss of life, but the only alternative would have been physically forcing an invasive procedure upon an adult deemed to have capacity.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The honest answer is that longevity clinics can catch serious, preventable conditions early — but the science behind many of their anti-aging treatments has not yet proven that the therapies extend lifespan.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Once stores begin closing and police step in, the brand has moved beyond excitement and into preventable disorder.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Measles is largely preventable with two shots of a common vaccine.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Because again, cervical cancer is entirely preventable but close to one in three women are currently behind [on their screenings].
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
These tragedies are preventable.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Perhaps that’s because smoking remains one of the world’s leading causes of preventable death, or because the overwhelming majority of smokers regret ever starting.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
This was a preventable loss of life, but the only alternative would have been physically forcing an invasive procedure upon an adult deemed to have capacity.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The honest answer is that longevity clinics can catch serious, preventable conditions early — but the science behind many of their anti-aging treatments has not yet proven that the therapies extend lifespan.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Once stores begin closing and police step in, the brand has moved beyond excitement and into preventable disorder.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Measles is largely preventable with two shots of a common vaccine.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Because again, cervical cancer is entirely preventable but close to one in three women are currently behind [on their screenings].
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
These tragedies are preventable.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventable
Adjective
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All this is properly understood as a grave and avoidable loss—for the country’s standing and for the health and security of Americans.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Voucher holders are required to re-submit the same income and household documentation at multiple points, often to different parties including case workers, brokers, and the city, creating avoidable delays in securing housing.—
Nicole Branca,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The reasons behind her resignation are unclear.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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If anything still seems unclear, contact Amazon Customer Service directly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Preventable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventable. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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