prevent

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Until then, persistent geopolitical tensions may prevent a clear price move in one direction or the other.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

"Such warnings are not intended to permanently displace civilians or prevent their lawful return," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

The research team envisions a future where these monoclonal antibodies could be given as an infusion to prevent EBV infection or reactivation, especially in high-risk groups.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Yet if the scientists let their emotions get in the way of learning from the volcano, then the missed opportunity—the chance to prevent harm to someone else in the future—would only add to the tragedy.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone