prevent
Example Sentences
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Her findings demonstrate that commercial logging releases greenhouse gases and stops the natural cycle of regrowth, preventing the forest floor from sharing carbon resources.
From Los Angeles Times
Negotiators for the seven states, despite extensive talks, remain at odds on the water cutbacks each should accept to prevent reservoirs from declining further.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet, it prevents us from connecting with the foods we eat.
From Salon
Some scientists said that infancy can be a critical period to shape the microbiome, and potentially prevent disease and improve health later on.
The strikes paralyzed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude prices but preventing Gulf states from shipping oil.
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