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Discover LudwigThe phrase "at preventing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing efforts or measures taken to stop something from happening.
Example: "The new policy is effective at preventing workplace accidents."
Alternatives: "in preventing" or "for preventing".
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bSecondary prevention: Aimed at preventing diabetes-related complications.
Most prevention programs, after all, are geared at preventing someone from being exposed to H.I.V.
"It is aimed at preventing something dramatic happening one day".
It's good at preventing concentration in the first instance.
Neither is the pill 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
The ban is aimed at preventing mad cow disease.
Both clubs are also among the best at preventing sacks against their own quarterbacks.
The small-holed screening is better at preventing large pieces of shattered bats from reaching fans.
The hackers are typically based overseas where authorities are less effective at preventing them.
Such lights in bathrooms have been arguably less successful at preventing drug injection.
Other projects aim at preventing infections or treating them once they occur.
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