preventing

Example Sentences

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Higher crude prices likely would emerge and cut down on demand, preventing inventories from hitting tank bottoms, Hoffman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices will not alter eligibility criteria for the S&P 500, preventing fast-tracking of large IPOs.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

By preventing ecosystems from crossing nitrogen saturation thresholds, forests may be better able to maintain their natural carbon cycling processes and remain resilient as the climate continues to change.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Sometimes it steals from you in broad daylight - ruining plans and preventing you from doing your job.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Without the hogs to tend to, he could easily have been there even more than usual, preventing Luke from ever sneaking out.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix