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Prevention

/priˈvɛnʃən/
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(noun) The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

This museum is equipped with a fire prevention system.
This is Fire Prevention Week.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The campaign focused on ____ rather than treatment, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.

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