prevent

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The Gunners boss was then asked how he can prevent this form rolling into the rest of the season and derailing their Champions League and Premier League campaigns.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The bill would also prevent some high-margin services that the equipment-makers provide their Chinese customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“These last few months with her are precious, and we are terrified that his detention will prevent him from being by her side during this incredibly difficult time,” the sisters wrote on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Maybe even prevent our dads from getting fired in the first place.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas