to prevent

Example Sentences

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Officers set up cordons on surrounding roads to prevent people from heading to the coast.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update operating systems to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Kelsey Plum finishes with a team-high 27 points in her first game back from an ankle injury, but it’s not enough to prevent the Sparks from losing 104-96.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

We made it to the top of the hill, stopped only momentarily by two Union guards stationed in the trees to prevent anyone sneaking up from behind.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin