Example Sentences

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"Ultimately, we need to invest in more research about the underlying biology of B12 insufficiency, since it may be a preventable cause of cognitive decline."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Detainees at all facilities reported delays in medical treatment, including emergency care, which led to preventable crises.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In a statement on Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the collapse of the bridge was "a preventable tragedy of enormous consequence".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Experts estimate that these cuts will lead to 14 million preventable deaths by 2030 if funding is not restored.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Delays at the fixed lines were foreseeable and eminently preventable.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer