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Call me naive, but that’s what I thought most sports betting would look like after the Supreme Court struck down a law in 2018 that had prevented states from legalizing the practice.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Director Lutfi had previously told AFP that challenges including actors' fears of the Assad authorities' reaction had prevented filming until after his ouster.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In late December, the Italian competition watchdog said Ryanair had prevented travel agencies from offering flights combined with other airlines or services, in a bid to force them into partnerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

During their second-half slide, that dynamic had prevented them from working around injuries and mechanical flaws from much of the lineup, or finding alternative ways to build big innings and hang crooked numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

So far, Willem’s position as a minister had prevented direct action against him and Tine, but he was watched, he said, more closely than ever.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom