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preclude

[pri-klood] / prɪˈklud /


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While Wellington does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, "this does not preclude New Zealand from maintaining trade, economic, cultural and indigenous exchanges", the foreign ministry said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

U.S. officials say that the country’s defense industry has been bombed heavily, which will preclude Iran from quickly making more missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Along with all the other abuses uncovered during the Watergate era, new rules governing the FBI were put in place to preclude such abuses from happening again.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

Experts noted that the agreement does not preclude companies from using fossil fuels to meet growing energy demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

An examination was quietly begun by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency off the bank premises to preclude local panic.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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