Laying hens are routinely debeaking when young to prevent fighting.

But your purpose is not to fight, but to prevent fighting, by every possible means.

As long as talks continued, there was a chance of preventing open fighting.

Troops were reported taking up positions on a main road south of Plitvice to prevent further fighting.

To prevent fighting, male mice are caged together from weaning.

The aim is to keep fans separated from each other and off the field to prevent fighting.

Its mandate was to prevent fighting, maintain law and order.

Cambodia wants international help to prevent further fighting, while Thailand says the issue should be resolved bilaterally.

Prevent continuous fighting throughout peace negotiations by belligerents trying to gain more favorable terms.

the injunction to prevent fighting of any kind made it impossible for the monarchy to protect itself.