“The group has obtained an injunction to prevent the demolition of the building.”

“The website will prevent you from leaving comments if you do not sign in.”

“Checkpoints were established to prevent the fugitive from having an easy escape route.”

“It prevents the bank from paying the money to its customer until the garnishee order is made absolute, or is discharged, as the case may be.”

“Calendula helps to heal broken skin, and the oil in the salve creates a protective barrier that prevents mucous membranes from drying out.”

“The wall prevents detainees from meeting each other and is a barrier to easy access to the library.”

“However, this month the winds and driving rain so far prevented any such activity and hopes for an early clean up so far are postponed.”

“Proliferation of weapons-grade material can readily be prevented if the necessary international will exists.”

“About 40 protesters blockaded the Burnhills landfill last Saturday and prevented delivery of six wagonloads of waste.”

“Suddenly I felt like I was at the edge of the abyss again, with nothing preventing me from falling and falling.”

“One step in preventing waterborne infections is using filters that remove bacteria.”

“It also disrupts the water table by preventing rainwater from seeping down through the soil.”