prevented

Example Sentences

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That limitation has prevented scientists from using them in electronic devices such as LEDs.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Police officers from Wales in riot uniforms prevented anyone getting from the National Gallery to Pall Mall and Regent Street.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

For example, in the case of the cruise with norovirus, the French authorities temporarily prevented anyone from getting off the ship, leaving passengers trapped on the vessel with norovirus.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“In so doing, Deere has prevented meaningful competition from those construction and forestry equipment owners who otherwise could repair equipment themselves and from independent repair providers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They found no sympathy for the misery and terror they’d endured at sea, no appreciation for the fact that they’d kept their heads under fire and prevented a catastrophic war.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin