Example Sentences

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A treatment that targets a protein linked to aging has restored lost knee cartilage in older mice and prevented arthritis from developing after serious joint injuries, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The first time a member violates the 30-day flipping policy, they’re prevented from buying IPO shares for 180 days.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He claimed that the blockade had halted Iranian business and prevented it from paying military wages, while still allowing other countries to export "lots of oil."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It said "each child and mother at St Monica's deserved the utmost care" and added "cruel or incompetent practices should have been prevented".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

His affliction, whatever it was called, hadn’t prevented Finn from helping Roza when she had needed him.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby