How to Use prevent in a Sentence

prevent

verb

• He grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling.
• How are you going to prevent him from finding out about the party?
• The accident could have been prevented.
• Can exercise and a healthy diet prevent heart disease?
• Bad weather prevented us from leaving.
• Seatbelts in cars often prevent serious injuries.
• Add a line about scope to prevent any drift.
  — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
• What are the best ways to prevent pests?
  — Hali Smith april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
• Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
• But there are simple ways to prevent this.
  — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
• Fill holes in the ground to prevent wasps from nesting in them.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
• The light oils in the ink help prevent rust from forming over time.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
• Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
  — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
• Leave the door open to help air dry and prevent future mildew.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
• What are the best ways to prevent rotavirus?
  — Hali Smith june 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
• Plant taller flowers north of your mums to prevent too much shade.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
• Just make sure they're vented to prevent steam buildup.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
• As your weight shifts, your body takes steps to prevent you from falling.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022
• And our officers work all the time to try to prevent this.
  — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
• But the loss of crop from the freezes prevented them from doing so.
  — Evan Lasseter, ajc, 10 July 2023
• When you’re done, be sure to clean your blanket to prevent sweat odors, mildew, and mold.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
• The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
  — Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
• Rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
  — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
• It’s made of polyester with double stitching to prevent any rips or tears.
  — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022
• More for you These ‘bioswales’ were built to help prevent flooding.
  — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2023
• This will prevent the leaves from drying out and dropping.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
• This simple step can prevent account takeovers and gives you peace of mind.
  — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
• Aspirin can help prevent blood clots by thinning the blood.
  — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 May 2026
• Here's how to prevent ground ivy from spreading out of control.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
• Toilet bowls should be cleaned at least once a week to prevent stains from building up.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 May 2026