Example Sentences

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The order also prevented him from having any direct or indirect dealings with a number of other boats run by his company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His tenure was difficult as injuries prevented him from establishing consistency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Senate appropriations rules prevented federal funding from naming Discovery, nor Texas as its final destination, but Sen. Ted Cruz believes Texas is the ideal spot because of Houston’s ties to space history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The couple have been prevented from calling their family in the UK since they gave an interview to the BBC more than a month ago.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And somehow, I’ve noticed, that has prevented people from trying for as long as I’ve known her.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan