preventively

adv

preventively

adv

Etymology From preventive + -ly.

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In a preventive way

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.2009 February 8, “Biden says U.S. ready to talk but remains prepared to act”, in Toronto Star:

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