The conservative opposition managed to prevent any real discussion of political change.

I managed to prevent my head from shaking in amusement.

Big Blue's defense managed to prevent any possible comeback, preserving the lead.

The new state managed to prevent two land claims from being taken by their neighbours.

But we managed to prevent her from stripping all the way down.

In some instances, the estate managed to prevent publication of such works.

The Ravens' defense managed to prevent any further progress and allowed them to take the win.

We only just managed to prevent the election of Belarus.

In 1225, she managed to prevent a conflict with Dauphine.

At least some of us managed to prevent this one, anyway.