to prevent

Example Sentences

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Keeping the tank as cool as possible could be a workable approach to prevent an explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Only by skillfully uniting the two groups—made easier to achieve by President Woodrow Wilson’s refusal to compromise—was Lodge able to prevent ratification and mark himself as a leader of consequence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Experts, however, said authorities would do their utmost to prevent any unrest from rattling this year's pilgrimage.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the risk to the US was relatively low, but it would introduce measures to prevent the disease from entering the country.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Perhaps she had come to prevent her unhappy customer from dripping hot salty tears on the books.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood