Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] [conj] prevent " in BNC.
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| 1 | The signal can only be a small molecule as the pores are so fine as to prevent passage of larger substances . |
| 2 | The building regulations require that walls to buildings should be so constructed as to prevent fire reaching the boundary and , as a consequence , possibly endangering adjoining property . |
| 3 | He knew that boys of twelve did not have French tests so important as to prevent their seeing their fathers . |
| 4 | He would n't have minded the meanness of only allowing one glass each , if it had n't been that the reception was so timed as to prevent that vital half-hour in the pub before closing time , which was so much a part of the necessary wind-down from giving of himself in performance . |
| 5 | So the true level of SCOTVEC activity is not apparent and prevents the presence of subject assessors being fully exploited by centres ’ staff . ’ |
| 6 | This tail makes the species easily recognisable and prevents any confusion with the otherwise rather similar A.gephyra and A.elizabethae . |
| 7 | Protecting the body against overheating is just as important as preventing hypothermia . |
| 8 | However quick she was he always thought her work took too long and prevented them doing the more pleasurable things he had in mind . |