prevented

Example Sentences

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It nearly prevented me from expressing my voice the way I wanted to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Senate appropriations rules prevented federal funding from naming Discovery, nor Texas as its final destination, but Sen. Ted Cruz believes Texas is the ideal spot because of Houston’s ties to space history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

For example, reporters at Barron’s have access to editorial tools but are prevented from using financial software.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The couple have been prevented from calling their family in the UK since they gave an interview to the BBC more than a month ago.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Only time, a prudish veil of hours, prevented her brother from seeing her as she had been.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan