Example Sentences
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Since Trafford made his top-flight debut in 2023-24, Pickford has prevented far more goals - despite facing a higher quality of shot - and has a better save percentage.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s heartbreaking as a pediatrician and as a father to know that the entire situation could have been easily prevented.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
They found major changes in gene activity that prevented fat cells from properly processing and storing lipids.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"It did work, the system worked," director Sean Curran told reporters on Wednesday, insisting that a cordon had prevented the alleged attacker from reaching the main hall where the dinner was taking place in April.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
I searched my memory for a sign, some way I could have prevented it.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
