prevent

Example Sentences

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They have also been trained to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking in Tanzania.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration said it’s not possible to completely prevent lead from entering the food supply, but it may be possible to reduce the levels through changes to agriculture or manufacturing processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Yet if the scientists let their emotions get in the way of learning from the volcano, then the missed opportunity—the chance to prevent harm to someone else in the future—would only add to the tragedy.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone