- present participle of prevent.
preventing
Example Sentences
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The findings, from a preclinical study published in Nature Metabolism, could eventually support new strategies for preventing serious liver injury and progression toward liver failure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The two movements overlap heavily in membership and ideas, sharing an emphasis on reasoning through evidence and probabilities, and a conviction that preventing human extinction should be a top priority.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Moderating inflation creates an opportunity for gold, but economic resilience and elevated yields are preventing a decisive breakout, Massabni adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
They have also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, aimed at preventing misunderstandings or unexpected developments from turning into a broader confrontation.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Fear of being alone and abandoned was like a wall preventing him from experiencing the magic that had latched on to him.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
