- present participle of prevent.
preventing
Example Sentences
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According to Dr. Ibáñez, the findings point toward a potentially different approach to preventing cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
In January, Raman voted against the mayor’s push to add 170 police officers, a proposal aimed at preventing the department from losing officers this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
But there is very little between the two this campaign with Pickford preventing more goals but Trafford having a higher save percentage and better passing accuracy.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Effective altruism is a philosophy focused on doing good in the world, including through charitable giving, and preventing AI from doing harm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
She was still a prisoner, for starters, with Minya’s army preventing her from leaving her room.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
