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Recent Examples of prevention Her advocacy extended to public speaking, testifying before Congress and various governmental bodies, and developing educational resources for substance abuse prevention. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 The Trevor Project – the prominent LGBTQ+ suicide prevention nonprofit – has honored Megan Thee Stallion with their Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025 Previous recipients of the award from the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention non-profit include Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X and Janelle Monáe. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 But in the end, the best approach is prevention. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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