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

Arab officials said they have been talking separately with both sides, but that Iran has set a high bar for ending hostilities that is preventing discussions from gaining traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

For individuals who received radiation directly to the brain, Williams said the priority is preventing further decline.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 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