preventing

Example Sentences

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By preventing ecosystems from crossing nitrogen saturation thresholds, forests may be better able to maintain their natural carbon cycling processes and remain resilient as the climate continues to change.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Cheaper options could be faster to roll out, he said, and other cockpit technologies in development could be more effective at preventing midair collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In 2025 alone, the utilities planned to spend more than $9.2 billion on preventing their equipment from sparking the next devastating wildfire, primarily funded by Californians’ electricity bills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Doctors warn that heat-related illnesses become especially dangerous when temperatures remain high overnight, preventing the body from properly recovering.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A group of people, including a spider and a being with glowing eyes, confronted a terrifying creature rising out of the sea, their hands outstretched, preventing the evil from advancing.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia