"prevent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- On the approach march, the roll was called every hour to prevent desertion.
- Until 1767 his task was to prevent desertion in the area of Liège.
- This process often involved engaging in armed conflict with German forces as they tried to prevent desertion.
- The men agreed to do their utmost to prevent desertion at American ports.
- I will cover the rear with Mori and prevent desertions.
- The Act took additional steps to prevent desertion.
- Whether they lay waste the earth to deny us forage or to prevent desertions from their own ranks, I know not.
- Soldiers in service enjoyed only the usufruct of their property; the government held the property itself as security for military equipment and to prevent desertions.
- Together with the city wall, a form of toll barrier, and the other gates it was intended to prevent desertion and smuggling.
- This was primarily to prevent desertions, as soldiers had, on a number of occasions, lowered themselves down the cliff by means of ropes.
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