prevented

Example Sentences

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That prevented them from simply steering toward a visible target.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

Schlager barely had time to react and prevented another Spanish celebration in the 32nd minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Following Holder's sentencing, Detective Constable Elle MacLeod, who led the investigation for Gloucestershire Police, said Gemma had potentially prevented other individuals becoming victims of Holder.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Third, an elaborate set of treaties with China prevented any Chinese national from applying for U.S. citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

For my mother’s part, the fact that this man didn’t particularly want a family with her, was prevented by law from having a family with her, was part of the attraction.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah