prevents
- present tense form of prevent (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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For people worried whether they worked enough: There is no maximum income that prevents people from qualifying for Social Security.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
They don't bite humans, and the bacteria they carry prevents any eggs produced after mating from hatching.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The proposal would mean some parts of the motorsport track are built on, something objectors say "prevents its use in the future and prevents people walking the historic track".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some central banks could be forced to sell part of their gold reserves to stabilize their currencies as oil prices start to rise, which prevents gold from acting like a safe-haven asset.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“It prevents them from parenting effectively,” my mom added.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
