preventing
Example Sentences
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That’s creating a bottleneck at some firms, stifling not just promotions but preventing younger ambitious partners from getting bigger cases and juicier work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Instead of only preventing new methane emissions, scientists are exploring whether chemical processes could safely increase the rate at which methane already in the atmosphere is broken down.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Pritchard was also handed an indefinite restraining order, preventing her from contacting her ex-husband.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Workers failed to apply enough primer in some areas, preventing layers of the liner from bonding properly.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
It would not have come as a surprise to Gregor if she had not come in, since his position was preventing her from opening the window immediately.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
