prevent passage

Example Sentences

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Treasury has provided "comfort letters" assuring banks that they can process humanitarian transactions, concern about sanctions continues to prevent passage of even basic supplies, including food and medicine, the source added.

From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2021

Similarly, some thought he could’ve done more to prevent passage of anti-camping ordinances.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2021

But the forceful intervention, including a discussion with Egypt’s president, failed to prevent passage of the resolution.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2016

The association enlisted Mr. Oelslager’s help when it failed to prevent passage of the Cleveland ordinance, The Plain Dealer of Cleveland reported.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2011

“Nathan,” Wind Being said, “this ice barrier was created by Mother Water Monster to prevent passage between the worlds. You’ll have to sing for us to pass.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young