First, the nature of the students prevented their recruitment.

Its modular nature prevents one script reference from interfering with another.

Also the exclusive nature of the relationship would presumably prevent either firm from forging similar relationships with other parties.

His cowardly nature, however, prevents him from doing so.

The rural nature of Herefordshire prevented further need for accommodation.

However, the nature and structure of film prevents an apples-to-apples comparison with regard to resolution.

The previous basic nature of the club's ground had prevented promotion in previous years.

Only the gem's soft nature prevents it from being among the most valuable jewelry stones.

He believed that the enclosed nature of the estate would prevent its spread.

However, the graphic nature of the game did not prevent critics from enjoying the game.