preventing

Example Sentences

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When that failed, he focused on preventing the fights from changing the Fed’s analytical, evidence-driven culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Some participating broadcasters also raised concerns about media freedom, with Israel preventing their journalists from accessing Gaza.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The changes are aimed at reducing long waiting lists of up to six months, and preventing slots from being bulk-bought by bots and firms who resell them to learner drivers at inflated prices.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

According to present knowledge, the occurrence of an entire extra body chromosome is usually lethal, preventing survival of the embryo.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson