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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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Lewin recently announced an expanded partnership with the fund to provide HIV prevention across Africa.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Because of the potential for transmission, suspected Andes virus infections require strict infection prevention and control measures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Wearing T-shirts proclaiming "Victim exploitation does not equal victim advocacy", the parents of Gabby Petito have their own booth to promote their foundation, which supports missing persons cases and domestic violence prevention.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Supervisor Janice Hahn has taken up the issue, backing a March motion directing county departments to report back on jail deaths and overdose prevention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

On January 4, I’ll be running in the Disney World Marathon in support of the Diabetes Action Team—a nonprofit organization committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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