prevented
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Anthropic also said on Thursday its usage policy previously prevented its tools being used to develop weapons.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But walks prevented him from pitching deeper into the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
In the same preclinical studies, one injection of the lacosamide-containing gel every four weeks prevented cartilage loss more effectively than taking an oral dose every day.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
These relief orders temporarily exempt authorized trading venues and market makers from certain rules that previously prevented trading in digital tokens that represent shares of listed companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
What was the impulse that prevented Cecilia from replacing the caps and lids and screw-tops of her makeup and perfumes?
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
