preventing
Example Sentences
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The decree published on Friday immediately freezes her assets, citing a legal mechanism aimed at preventing the commission of "new acts of interference", the finance ministry said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Welsh government said preventing ill-health was "a key priority" and that it had appointed a Minister for Public and Preventative Health.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
According to Takhar, one of the central challenges in frying is preventing oil from moving into food both during cooking and immediately afterward.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Another resident reported that, in April, a Waymo was idling for more than five minutes in front of the entrance to a church parking garage during a Sunday service, preventing parishioners from entering and exiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Their head is down, preventing me from seeing his or her face.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
