prevented

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The trial in Las Virgenes Reservoir near Westlake Village showed that the system prevented most plankton from being sucked in and killed, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The force has been a buffer between Lebanon and Israel since 1978 although its presence has not prevented repeated outbreaks of conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli, who was was not looking at the ball, held onto Mats Wieffer as he moved into the area and prevented the Brighton player from challenging for the ball.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The trial judge, Joseph Loper, then said he believed the prosecution, allowed the jurors to be struck, and prevented defense counsel any opportunity to make further argument, immediately moving on.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Of course, she could have prevented the watch from being broken if she had only believed me when I told her that I was going to break it.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers