- present tense form of prevent (3rd person singular).
prevents
Example Sentences
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Because Plant Armor physically prevents insects from feeding on the plants, Olawuyi said the technology could also reduce the amount of conventional pesticides needed in agricultural fields.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Rejection of a settlement supports prices because disruption risk remains unresolved, while evidence that significant volumes are still moving prevents the market from pricing a complete supply shutdown,” says Naeem Aslam from Zaye Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Burnham firmly believes the law that prevents supporters from having a beer at their seat during a match is outdated.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
That, the whistleblower account warned, could lead to a “catastrophic failure” that prevents millions of Americans from voting.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Imprisonment, they say, now creates far more crime than it prevents, by ripping apart fragile social networks, destroying families, and creating a permanent class of unemployables.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
