prevent
verb (used with object)
to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.
is preventing
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present progressiveof prevent (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“It’s not anything serious, but it’s something that is preventing him from playing,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
A key challenge in frying is preventing oil from entering the food, Takhar explained.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
The pipes can’t replace the flows carried by tanker ships, but their use is almost all that is preventing an even worse crisis from unfolding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
What it does allow is preventing corruption and its appearance, primarily through transparency.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
As if his materialization is preventing her from keeping certain shadows at bay.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
