"prevent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- This positioning prevented the Peruvians from reinforcing the garrison at Arica or communicating the order to leave the port.
- In Glubb's opinion, the aim was still to prevent the Israelis from reinforcing the city and taking control of its Arab part.
- However, although initially unsuccessful, the Polish attack prevented the Soviet 5th, 15th and 16th Armies from reinforcing the two divisions already committed to Radzymin.
- In particular, the destruction of rail lines prevented Soviet forces from reinforcing the line, or withdrawing forces out of danger.
- Together, they were able to prevent the French from reinforcing their troops in Philippsburg.
- By attacking Tarragona, Wellington wished to prevent Suchet from reinforcing Joseph.
- He devised a strategy of multiple, simultaneous offensives against the Confederacy, hoping to prevent any of the rebel armies from reinforcing the others over interior lines.
- A box barrage could also be used to prevent the enemy from reinforcing a position to be attacked.
- The Pellegrinians didn't expect an attack, but they were keeping a close watch to prevent anyone from reinforcing Councilor Corius.
- Northampton next operated with a cruiser-destroyer force, to prevent the Japanese from reinforcing their troops on Guadalcanal.
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