prevented

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The recent wet weather in London has prevented much practice on grass, so Quayle has been helping to source indoor courts at venues like the Hurlingham Club and the National Tennis Centre.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The compound prevented GRK2 molecules from forming harmful aggregates, allowing mitochondria to function more effectively.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It nearly prevented me from expressing my voice the way I wanted to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The inaccuracies in her adoption papers prevented that for years, but she is now nearing the end of her quest, which began with a first trip to South Korea in 2013.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

When he spoke, it was in Gaea’s voice: This cannot be prevented.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan