Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] prevent [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A limit had already been placed on the extent of national assistance two years earlier so as to prevent member states from engaging in self-defeating competitive bidding to attract mobile investment , and also in recognition of the basic idea of the Treaty of Rome that there should be a single market with free competition . |
| 2 | A common example of this form of the tort , though now much restricted by the legislation governing trade disputes , has been the situation where X is B 's servant , whom A induces to act in breach of his contract of employment so as to prevent B fulfilling his contract . |
| 3 | The important factor in the design of crash-helmets is therefore the cushioning of the shock wave so as to prevent damage at the back of the skull . |
| 4 | The courts will normally refuse to allow claims of confidentiality in respect of the names and addresses of employees so as to prevent offers of other employment being made to them by departing staff ( see Baker v Gibbons [ 1972 ] 1 WLR 693 and Searle ( GD ) & Co Ltd v Celltech Ltd [ 1982 ] FSR 92 ) . |
| 5 | One views unusual vertical arrangements with suspicion , presuming that they are made so as to prevent others entering the industry , to raise margins and thereby increase profits at the expense of consumers . |
| 6 | Contrary to what was stated on the form , it was not explained to Miss T. ‘ that it may be necessary to give a blood transfusion so as to prevent injury to my health , or even to preserve my life , ’ nor was the form read or its contents explained to her . |
| 7 | ( 5 ) The agreement will be construed so as to prevent fraud . |
| 8 | Every village school in Eritrea is designed in this way so as to prevent detection from the air by the MIGs and Antanov bombers of the Ethiopian air force . |
| 9 | Given the emphasis currently being placed on the role that schools should be playing , by providing a more socially relevant curriculum , more student-centred learning and a less alienating environment so as to prevent truancy , it is clearly important that education becomes the focus of any intervention . |
| 10 | ‘ Prevention ’ is recast in terms of preventing harm , preventing offending and preventing the need for compulsory intervention in families ' lives through court orders : but no longer as preventing children being ‘ looked after ’ on their parents ' behalf . |
| 11 | She may feel more in control if she takes her bill herself to the Department of Social Security , having been guided by the adviser that she should ask them about the ‘ fuel direct ’ scheme that will debit her benefits automatically and prevent disconnection . |
| 12 | This stirred them up and prevented blockages . |
| 13 | As well as preventing development which is not acceptable . |
| 14 | As well as preventing cruelty , Nick has also made suggestions to improve conditions in the market . |
| 15 | Active hobbies provide physical occupation allowing the mind a break from other pressures , while hobbies requiring concentration can also divert the mind as well as preventing boredom and providing mental stimulation . |