These factors prevented an improvement of infrastructure and capital influx, despite high economic potential.

Uzbek police intermittently prevented an American diplomat, a reporter and other foreigners from entering the trial, despite the judge's permission.

Islamists also prevented the enactment of a more liberal family code despite pressure from feminist groups and associations.

Iltaf surprised everyone when he prevented Iraq scoring despite their numerous attempts, with the match ending nil-nil.

But the economy could continue to stall and it may not rebound quickly enough to prevent defaults - despite the global rescue effort.

A combination of factors prevented this, despite its initial successes.

Fierce consumer opposition to food irradiation is likely to prevent companies from using the technique, despite its being legal.

It is now continuing in all regions, and we cannot prevent it, despite the many organizations that are there on the spot.

He moved back to the table just in time to prevent three office workers from sitting down, despite the coats, and glared at them until they backed away.

I was cast out, unable to prevent it despite my magic.