preventing

Example Sentences

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When that failed, he focused on preventing the fights from changing the Fed’s analytical, evidence-driven culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Furthermore, some broadcasters voiced concerns about media freedom, with Israel preventing their journalists from accessing Gaza.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create a "never-ending cycle", preventing deportations and causing administrative chaos.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Their findings, published in Stem Cell Reports, point to glycyrrhizin, a natural compound found in black licorice, as a promising candidate for reducing intestinal inflammation and preventing cell death.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Sometimes that desire would subside, and Taisin thought she might succeed in preventing her vision from happening, but then her feelings returned at the most unexpected moments.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo