preventative
- a variation of preventive.
Example Sentences
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Medicare Part B covers doctor’s visits, lab tests and preventative care, among other basic medical costs, while Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Verocai also recommends routine veterinary care, including parasite testing, as well as preventative medications for worms and ticks.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
She campaigned on issues including the cost of living, preventative healthcare and childcare provision.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Gray said conversations with police on tackling knife crime were ongoing, but added the Scottish government was committed to taking a "preventative" approach.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Maya suspected that they were doing a lot of preventative work to make sure that they hadn’t monumentally screwed her up.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
