Example Sentences

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That limitation has prevented scientists from using them in electronic devices such as LEDs.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"The cost and complexity of obtaining an Animal Health Certificate for every journey has prevented many guide dog owners from being able to work, attend important events and travel independently. "

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The situation has prevented harvesting in several regions, limited access to electricity and forced the government, which has struggled to contain the insurgency since seizing power following back-to-back coups, to briefly close schools.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

But a long list of barriers has prevented widespread adoption of prehospital whole-blood programs: cost, regulatory requirements, cold-chain access, reimbursement policies, and, perhaps most importantly, an adequate number of donors.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

“They were also concerned to hear that your mother has prevented me from seeing my daughter.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam