to prevent
Example Sentences
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It was set up in The Hague to prevent witness intimidation and was staffed largely by judges and prosecutors from the U.S. and Western Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Labs face significant liability if their models cause harm, so they have a strong incentive to prevent this as well,” wrote the Meta chief.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
And while the commission has a policy seeking to prevent conflicts of interest, there are no penalties for violating it.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Sean Hunter - who attended the meeting at Holyrood before the debate - has called for immediate action to prevent further deaths.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The commander of the United States Navy Yard had ordered the buildings and warships there to be destroyed to prevent their capture.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
