prevent
verb (used with object)
to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.
preventing
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present participleof prevent.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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One Ukrainian unit reported losing control of drones midflight as a result of the disruption, preventing them from destroying a Russian rocket arsenal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
US District Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the administration from creating or airing such ads for 14 days.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Their findings suggest that even relatively small changes to some of the universe's most basic physical constants could dramatically alter how liquids flow, potentially preventing essential biological processes from taking place.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
"When you reveal any Ebola-related symptoms early, you're not only preventing the virus spreading to other countries but you're also protecting yourself first," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
As we shall see, many omissible words earn their keep by preventing the reader from making a wrong turn as she navigates her way through the sentence.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
