prevented

Example Sentences

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It prevented ICE from deporting Rivera Ortega to her home country due to concerns she could face harm.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Yet these payouts also prevented companies from using excess cash to do other important things, such as paying down debt or buying back stock opportunistically.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Its German market has struggled since legislation in the country prevented housing associations from bundling TV contracts with rent.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

A record-long government shutdown last fall prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from collecting accurate information on rents, leading to a situation in which price increases were temporarily understated.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But even though his deafness prevented him from hearing Merrithew crying out for help, he knew his coworker and friend was in the building and in serious trouble.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler