preventing

Example Sentences

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US forces had fired "precision munitions into their smokestacks, preventing the non-compliant ships from entering Iran," the statement said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Australian government has issued an exclusion order preventing another woman in the Syrian camp from entering Australia.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Min is in favor of “comprehensive immigration reform that is fair and humane” but also emphasizes border security and preventing people from entering illegally.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The findings, published recently in The Lancet, shed light on why preventing kidney stones remains difficult, even when people are motivated and receive ongoing support.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Sirius had taken no chances in preventing his parents from redecorating his room.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling