prevent
verb (used with object)
to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.
preventing
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present participleof prevent.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The results provide new insight into viruses that persist in the body and could eventually help guide strategies for preventing or treating their reactivation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
FLS said the fungus was among the "first colonisers" of burned ground and played a role in breaking down carbon and preventing soil erosion.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“What happened during construction of the People Mover is important, but not as important as preventing some of the missteps from happening again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But in the Kimana reserve, AFP journalists saw six carcasses on Wednesday -- some fresh, others older -- with rangers also observing partial paralysis, preventing the animals from standing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lee will order the bridge burned immediately after they cross, preventing the Union army from following.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
