"prevent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The trouble with the American system of environmental regulation, he finds, is that it tries to control rather than prevent pollution.
- Senior officials from both countries are trying to negotiate a compromise and prevent a trade war.
- The government sent emergency legislation to Congress to try to guarantee bank deposits and prevent a run on savings.
- He grunted, trying to force the blood back up to his brain and prevent a gray-out.
- It would help if he actually tried to jump rather than prevent his opponent from doing so.
- Steps have been taken to try to limit or prevent future escape attempts from the state's mental health institutions.
- Danish firms tried to protect the coast and prevent sand erosion,.
- "We're trying to anticipate and prevent other things that could jeopardize the success of the mission."
- "We are trying to close ranks and prevent the enemy from having a field day."
- "We're trying to tell the truth and prevent what is a serious situation from becoming catastrophic."
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