Example Sentences

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I’d rather have a shorter session knowing that I am preventing petty injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2024

“I don’t see how I am preventing you,” said Ralph.

From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen

You see what I'm doing, Father Beret," said Alice, "I am preventing a great damage to you.

From Alice of Old Vincennes by Thompson, Maurice

If I keep myself by my labour, I am preventing a burden from falling upon my fellows.

From Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) Addresses to Ethical Societies by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

At any rate, I am preventing you from something in the nature of a crime.

From Hard Pressed by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)