prevent

Example Sentences

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The law, which drew ire from environmentalists, is intended to prevent a spike in gas prices amid refinery closures.

From Los Angeles Times

Further north, cloud and patchy rain prevented most areas from falling below freezing but with colder Arctic air moving in, heavy snow has begun to fall in Northern Scotland.

From BBC

"The primary failure identified was the refusal to provide complete and verifiable information regarding their employees, a critical requirement designed to prevent the infiltration of terrorist operatives into humanitarian structures," the ministry said.

From Barron's

They also aim to further investigate whether the transcription factors identified in the study could serve as effective drug targets to prevent damaged liver tissue from progressing to cancer.

From Science Daily

The firm said all medical treatment was voluntary and ethics rules prevent sharing more information about discussions with clients.

From Los Angeles Times