as in averting
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better
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Recent Examples of preventing
Google's image processing works extremely well, lightening dark areas while also preventing blowout in lighter areas.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, which voting rights experts say would make voting harder for tens of millions of Americans.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Immigration attorneys and civil rights advocates have sharply criticized many of these facilities for mistreating migrants and preventing them from properly defending their cases.
—Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Apples Apples are an excellent choice of nutritious evening snack, as the fiber helps to keep blood sugar stable, preventing insulin spikes.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Additionally, this data supports predictive maintenance, preventing inefficiencies and ensuring seamless operations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Left lane restrictions The idea of preventing drivers from spending too much time in left lanes of Florida highways resurfaced, but stalled.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
These large basalt deposits can slow or stall subducting plates, preventing them from sinking into the lower mantle.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, which voting rights experts say would make voting harder for tens of millions of Americans.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Immigration attorneys and civil rights advocates have sharply criticized many of these facilities for mistreating migrants and preventing them from properly defending their cases.
—Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Apples Apples are an excellent choice of nutritious evening snack, as the fiber helps to keep blood sugar stable, preventing insulin spikes.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Additionally, this data supports predictive maintenance, preventing inefficiencies and ensuring seamless operations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Left lane restrictions The idea of preventing drivers from spending too much time in left lanes of Florida highways resurfaced, but stalled.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
These large basalt deposits can slow or stall subducting plates, preventing them from sinking into the lower mantle.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Preventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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