"prevent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Justicia took on a list but the watertight doors were closed in time, temporarily preventing her from sinking.
- Short passenger rides were given at Bideford until vandalism temporarily prevented services operating.
- The pin temporarily prevents White from playing d2-d4.
- He temporarily prevented two black students - the first ever - from registering at the University of Alabama.
- It is also possible to temporarily prevent the passage of objects through an anomaly by the application of an electric current.
- Late last year the insurance industry secured injunctions at least temporarily preventing the laws from taking effect.
- Cold oil can temporarily prevent the vehicle's engine from starting using the ignition.
- During some of these incidents, U.S. citizens have been trapped and temporarily prevented from leaving the area.
- The musician's union temporarily prevented its members from recording music for the film.
- He hoped it was not for some women's troubles, for that would temporarily prevent her from working in the circle.
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