Quick action by the fire department prevented a much worse tragedy.

This action could prevent future generations of women from being able to have the benefits that I did, and that's a shame.

The judge's action did not prevent the legislature from meeting again and approving the bill a second time.

Her action has apparently prevented any further assaults on the bridge.

It is likely the prompt action prevented a more serious attack.

And he takes no action except to prevent any action which might offer us hope.

These actions prevented the world from entering into a global depression.

Why does Syria not take stronger action to prevent them?

This was the right thing to do, because rapid action prevented the spread of the virus.

Only quick action on Tom's part prevented a second collision.