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Prevented from running in the last presidential election due to a defamation conviction, Sonko had designated his right-hand man, Faye, to replace him in the race.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Prevented from doing his job of overseeing privacy and security protocols, he says he was ultimately forced into resigning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Prevented from entering the stadium by local security hired by the Iranian authorities, they've still managed to make their voices heard via the megaphones and loud speakers they set up outside.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022

Prevented from seeing her parents without court-ordered supervision, Dasani must spend the holiday at a temporary foster home on Staten Island.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2021

Prevented by their rank from cultivating the soil, they soon became bankrupt.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: History by Ontario. Ministry of Education