How to use in-sentence of “preventative”:
+ In a nutshell, it is a preventative proposal.
+ Because of the Alex Rodriguez scandal that is in the news right now, I would like to propose that his article here be semi-protected temporarily for a period of a few days as both a preventative measure and because I know that there will be vandalism to his article here.
+ Blocks are preventative and should not be used as punishment, and we should not be warning vandals that if they vandalise “more” even after having been reported to WP:VIP, “the block may be extended”.
+ The reason I blocked the user was preventative and not punitive! I object to the thought that I’d punish someone, I would have hoped people would know me better than that by now; guess not! First and foremost, the blocking rules state that a person blocked on another WMF project can be blocked here also without any warning.
+ When the symptoms of mania have ended, long-term treatment then focuses on preventative treatment.
