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Recent Examples of prevention Other employees who were initially terminated last week then brought back include staffers focused on suicide prevention and responses to Ebola and measles outbreaks, according to the National Public Health Coalition. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 In May, the city passed new rules requiring retailers with at least 76 carts to either install theft prevention mechanisms, use security deposit devices, or enter into a cart retrieval contract that obligates proactive efforts to pick up their carts. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 This focus on prevention and control is at the heart of public health. Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025 Home mail delivery is also available nationwide through all three pharmacies for people who want to use Xofluza as a prevention treatment. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prevention
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Noun
  • This small but mighty cleaner has dual side brushes, multiple cleaning modes, and obstacle-avoidance technology.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Other auto digital features include auto fit-to-screen and automatic obstacle avoidance.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Despite legalization in dozens of states and widespread public support, cannabis brands remain locked out of most major advertising channels due to federal prohibition.
    Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, the NCAA on Monday clarified that, regardless of college athletes and coaches betting on pro sports, NCAA championships will continue with prohibitions on advertising and sponsorships associated with sports betting.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevention. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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