Examples of prevention in a Sentence
Exercise and diet play a role in the prevention of heart disease.
good crowd control is crucial to the prevention of riots
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The treatment and prevention strategies may differ based on the underlying cause, so identifying the source of what’s putting you at risk is key.
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Taayoo Murray, Essence, 27 May 2025
The team offers a range of medical aid, from eye care to wound care and overdose prevention and treatment.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
The Fire Watch operates on three premises: that suicide is preventable, that timely connection to resources can save lives, and that communities must play an active role in prevention.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
This self-awareness is the foundation of prevention.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Taayoo Murray, Essence, 27 May 2025
The team offers a range of medical aid, from eye care to wound care and overdose prevention and treatment.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
The Fire Watch operates on three premises: that suicide is preventable, that timely connection to resources can save lives, and that communities must play an active role in prevention.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
This self-awareness is the foundation of prevention.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevention
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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevention. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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prevention
noun
pre·ven·tion
pri-ˈven-chən 
: the act or practice of preventing something
the prevention of fires
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