prevented

Example Sentences

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He is prevented by law in France from running for a third term, while she has never looked so strong in public opinion polls.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

In its defense, Hudson Bay maintained that an underlying agreement included contractual “blockers” that prevented the fund’s ownership of Bed Bath shares from ever exceeding that threshold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The following year, Pitt filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, alleging that she had violated an agreement that prevented either party from selling their stake in the vineyard without the other person’s consent.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

His family prevented forensic workers from taking the body away.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

The ditches prevented enemy tanks from entering German territory.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti