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2 | 26% | 9 | Removing excess liquid to prevent spoilage | |
3 | 22% | 9 | Practice of removing excess plants to prevent stunted growth | |
Prevent From Excess Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RESTRAIN" which means:
- verb
- • To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
- • Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
- • Prevent (someone or something) from doing something
- • Prevent the action or expression of
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police officer had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping."
- • "Please restrain yourself from making any rash decisions."
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