prevent
Example Sentences
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Some have been trying to prevent steep rises in costs for employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Until then, persistent geopolitical tensions may prevent a clear price move in one direction or the other.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The government subsequently implemented new security measures including a "clear checklist" for prison governors to follow when releasing prisoners, and commissioned Dame Lynne's review to prevent further incidents.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Assuming local residents can prevent their elected officials from spending the entire windfall from new data centers, the residents benefit too in the form of modest property tax bills and higher home values.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“And secondly,” Axel continues, “in many situations, the level of desperation keeps increasing. Often, if other conservation techniques are not able to prevent extinction on their own, reintroductions are necessary to help save a species.”
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
Vocabulary lists containing prevent
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