prevented

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It said "each child and mother at St Monica's deserved the utmost care" and added "cruel or incompetent practices should have been prevented".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The compound prevented GRK2 molecules from forming harmful aggregates, allowing mitochondria to function more effectively.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple promised a smarter Siri at its developers conference two years ago, only to hit technical roadblocks that prevented it from rolling out the features.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His tenure was difficult as injuries prevented him from establishing consistency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Only the reinforced ribbing in her suit prevented Holly’s leg bones from shattering.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer