prevent

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Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, the Met said they have increased officer numbers and put in place a "strong policing plan... to prevent and deal with any future disorder".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The bill would also prevent some high-margin services that the equipment-makers provide their Chinese customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The disease is treatable with antibiotics, and early diagnosis helps prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He was following orders: Congress had told him to prevent the British from intercepting confidential correspondence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Occasionally he would encircle the rope with a few strands of grass and tie a firm knot to prevent unraveling.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig