Example Sentences

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She quickly discovered that available pelvic models have hard plastic shells around the cervix where providers practice injecting; this prevents trainees from getting the necessary tactile feedback to learn where to inject.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

She adds: "This prevents people from having the experience of being around others and that is quite a lonely experience."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It prevents their deportation to their home country, one of the poorest in the world and one ravaged by political instability, economic crisis and gang violence.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The first is a provision allowed under the state law of Texas, where SpaceX is legally based, which prevents lawsuits from shareholders collectively representing less than 3% of the stock issued.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I mean that it actually prevents you from working?”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie