to prevent
Example Sentences
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The Supreme Court has directed states to prevent the blockage of elephant corridors -- routes used by herds to move between rapidly shrinking habitats -- and ordered a survey to identify obstructions along those routes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The MoD, which did not accept liability, said action had been taken to "prevent similar issues arising in the future" and further use of the non-MoD training site had been prohibited.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"This detailed mapping of synaptic vulnerability could eventually help identify where and how to intervene to preserve or restore brain function, such as emerging therapies to prevent and regrow synapses," Holmes added.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tom Hartmann, a spokesperson for State Farm, said in a statement that the company is working to ensure “appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent similar errors in the future.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Before I fell asleep, I lay there hunting for a way to prevent another move so soon.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
