preclude
Example Sentences
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Even if a bubble already has burst, “that doesn’t preclude a big correction in the index if corporate earnings falter,” Higgins wrote.
From Barron's
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
Experts noted that the agreement does not preclude companies from using fossil fuels to meet growing energy demand.
From Los Angeles Times
A market that keeps chugging ahead doesn’t preclude plenty of volatility under the surface, and it might not stay there.
From Barron's
Edward’s sternness does not preclude real love for all his children.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
