prevent

Example Sentences

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Like their manager, the club's supporters will hope for action in the forthcoming transfer window to prevent a positive start to the season from fizzling out.

From BBC

But some would still become nearsighted, and treating the condition early can prevent major eye problems in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after 20 miles on the trail, duty to my livestock and to my client, Bakersfield realtor Ralph Smith, prevented me from indulging that fantasy.

From Los Angeles Times

How can this type of financial fraud be prevented when working with money managers?

From MarketWatch

Ukrainian forces destroyed all rail links with Russia in the early days of the invasion to prevent Moscow from using the network to move military equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal