Strong adverse winds prevented many others from doing so though.

The fierce wind prevented much talk, and they went on at a smart pace.

He eventually made five attempts to take her into the anchorage, but the wind prevented him on each occasion.

They approached the beach again but the wind prevented the ships from leaving.

High winds prevented the garrison from realizing they were about to be attacked.

The wind prevented the larger British vessels from getting into the fray.

A steady wind would have prevented it from reaching the city and plains.

However, the wind and Washington's defense prevented any hopes.

There was no shade here at all, but the endless wind prevented the sun from giving him any warmth.

Strong winds have already prevented her from reaching the bus stop once.