The loss prevented the Pistons from setting a franchise record for consecutive victories.

Kentucky's loss was their only one of the regular season and prevented them from matching a record last set by Indiana's 1975-1976 team.

This loss, however, did not prevent Hantuchová from rising to world no. 9, her highest ranking in over four years.

This added loss prevents the speaker from hearing his own voice.

The loss prevented a Tiger sweep of the heavyweight races.

The loss prevented Rodriguez from earning a title he has vigorously sought for six years.

Even with no load, internal mechanical losses prevent the slip from being zero.

Start-up losses, however, have not prevented Internet companies from winning over investors.

Such losses almost certainly won't prevent the Valley from at least earning two bids for the first time since the league's memorable 2006 season.

Only the loss of his arm to a blood infection had prevented his being transported with the others.