to prevent

Example Sentences

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For investors, the Greenspan era marked a debate over the Fed’s role in stabilizing financial markets and the belief that the Fed would ease conditions in response to a stock-market crash or to prevent one.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

A "de-confliction cell", between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed to prevent fighting from erupting again, they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

However, no approved vaccines or medications currently exist to prevent or treat Bundibugyo ebolavirus.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

The facility lets banks borrow cash overnight against Treasurys and is designed to prevent short-term rates from rising above the Fed’s target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

I shield our disgusting jigsaw puzzle with my body to prevent water damage.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller