Example sentences of "prevent [art] [noun pl] from [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A series of legal challenges , based on the constitutional guarantee to free speech , had prevented the regulations from being enforced prior to the Supreme Court 's ruling on Rust v. Sullivan . |
| 2 | Nevertheless , the condition of a house can prevent the occupants from being able to turn it into a home , and can affect their health and the stability of their relationships . |
| 3 | If the first furrow was straight , example and actual guidance helped to persuade the ploughman who followed after him to draw the other furrows in the stetch in like manner : if the first furrow was bent nothing could prevent the others from being less than perfect also . |
| 4 | Using this same loophole in The Jokers prevented the brothers from being charged . |
| 5 | On this occasion , however , it appeared that international pressure was successful in preventing the sentences from being carried out . |
| 6 | These are ‘ servery-style ’ with special ‘ stops ’ to prevent the shelves from being pulled out inadvertently . |
| 7 | In this position they are supported purely by piano hinges and require a separate stay to prevent the hinges from being strained . |
| 8 | Ring fencing needs to be enshrined in the legislation to prevent the funds from being diverted by regional health authorities or the Government . |
| 9 | If we all do it they 'll have to take the train on ! ’ and 60 fellow travellers rebelled in agreement , using seat cushions to prevent the doors from being closed . |