to prevent
Example Sentences
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"Timely intervention and salvaging the oil tanker is of essence to prevent worse," Zwijnenburg said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Taiwan’s newly established Littoral Operations Command will make its Han Kuang debut this year, demonstrating its mission to prevent Chinese forces from reaching Taiwan’s coast using assets such as antiship missiles, sea mines and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The government injected billions into banks, insurance giant AIG and the automobile industry to prevent the collapse of individual companies that would have jeopardized the economy and the financial system writ large if they failed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
"She said she had never acted out of malice and had only wanted to prevent men from criticising her granddaughters."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
In order to prevent any preplanned trickery, the committee changed the Thursday afternoon location to the Post home.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
