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prevented

  • past participle
    of prevent.
    prevent
    verb (used with object)
    to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.
  • past tense form
    of prevent.
    prevent
    verb (used with object)
    to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.

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Technical and regulatory challenges have so far prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

When an injury prevented him from pitching in 2024, he simply became the first major leaguer ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Rams safety Kamren Kinchens prevented Shakir from scoring when he just barely managed to trip up the Buffalo receiver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The first phase of the inquiry found the attack "could and should have been prevented".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Regard for my sister’s credit and feelings prevented any public exposure; but I wrote to Mr. Wickham, who left the place immediately, and Mrs. Younge was of course removed from her charge.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen