preventively

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English

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Etymology

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From preventive +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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preventively (not comparable)

  1. In a preventive way
    • 2009 February 8, “Biden says U.S. ready to talk but remains prepared to act”, in Toronto Star‎[1]:
      On Iran, Biden said Washington will strive to act preventively and avoid having to choose between the risks of war and the dangers of inaction.

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