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Noun
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The fire department says this is about prevention, not enforcement.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Panthers got on the board in the opening minute of the third when Matthew Tkachuk delivered a perfect deflection from the top of the crease.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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There’s a distinctly British emotional register — humor as deflection and understatement as armor — even as his career continues to grow.—
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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