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Recent Examples of preventable
Still, health experts and groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology argue that creating a tobacco-free generation could dramatically reduce preventable deaths and secure a healthier future for today’s children and future generations.
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Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
That means trillions of dollars in healthcare spending are tied to conditions that are, in many cases, preventable or manageable through diet and lifestyle.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The World Health Organization has emphasized that while cholera is preventable and treatable, a global surge in cases has strained the supply of oral cholera vaccines and heightened the need for diversified treatment strategies.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Doku’s pass between Konate and Gomez to find the youngster was clever but preventable.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But one metro Atlanta man is working to ensure those tragedies are not forgotten, and to remind drivers that many of these crashes are preventable.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
And doctors fear the comeback of a vaccine-preventable deadly disease.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The peak of the next solar cycle, in the mid-2030s, represents the most dangerous time in history for this completely preventable natural disaster.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
There are preventable measles outbreaks in the US.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
That means trillions of dollars in healthcare spending are tied to conditions that are, in many cases, preventable or manageable through diet and lifestyle.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The World Health Organization has emphasized that while cholera is preventable and treatable, a global surge in cases has strained the supply of oral cholera vaccines and heightened the need for diversified treatment strategies.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Doku’s pass between Konate and Gomez to find the youngster was clever but preventable.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But one metro Atlanta man is working to ensure those tragedies are not forgotten, and to remind drivers that many of these crashes are preventable.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
And doctors fear the comeback of a vaccine-preventable deadly disease.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The peak of the next solar cycle, in the mid-2030s, represents the most dangerous time in history for this completely preventable natural disaster.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
There are preventable measles outbreaks in the US.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventable
Adjective
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These services support daily living, help families remain together, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations and premature nursing home placement.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Minimizing avoidable procedures can help preserve a patient’s quality of life and reduce health care costs.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The motive for the attack remains unclear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cause and nature of the man's death remain unclear as the investigation began on Sunday.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Preventable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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