It looked as if they hoped their early move would somehow prevent any further postponement.

Low is hoping the move will prevent York from wearing down, as he did last season.

He believes such a move will prevent excess casualties, and destruction to property.

This move prevents White from establishing a full pawn centre with 2.

In some cases at least, that move prevented a fresh round of catcalls.

The move to prevent the teaching of evolution in the public schools of California.

The move could prevent him from ever getting released.

A move to Canada and the collapse of her marriage prevented her from taking up the offer.

That move will prevent the law from being enacted until the vote is held, which could take two more years.

The moves prevented American companies from doing business with the airline.