"prevent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- That fact did not prevent the market from sliding in 1966.
- And others are crossing their fingers that the economic advances will prevent the political process from sliding back into conflict.
- He wanted to keep her talking, as if it might prevent her from sliding back into the hole she'd been in.
- Also, a pin or block to prevent a drawer from sliding too far.
- Protecting the children's living standards, and preventing them from sliding into poverty, is a chief concern of courts dealing with child support issues.
- The stop prevents the board from sliding as it is planed.
- Erini reached out and grabbed his hand to prevent him from sliding to the floor.
- "It is strong enough to prevent Taiwan from sliding back into one-party rule," he said.
- The coal was piled high above the top of the hold with wooden boards used to prevent the cargo from sliding.
- Friction also plays a role, preventing the two bricks from sliding apart.
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