The distance and the possibility of high waves will prevent small boats from conducting animal studies.

She heard voices, but the pounding rain and the distance prevented her from making out what was being said.

The distance he put between himself and his quarry prevented the stranger from using his arms.

The distance and the lack of communication prevented them from organising themselves.

Even during the day, the distance would have prevented any recognition on Elsabet's part.

The soldiers returned fire, but the short distance to the border and the open ground prevented them from advancing.

Military service or simple distance prevented the exercise of citizenship.

The longer distance over which the speed is measured prevents drivers from slowing down momentarily for a camera before speeding up again.

The extremely short distances over which such systems worked prevented them from having any practical usefulness.

In fragmented landscapes, the distance between fragments may prevent this from happening.