That didn't prevent them from finishing last, though.

However, problems in defense and a lot of missed goals prevented them from finishing higher than 4th in the group.

However, his political activities prevented him from finishing his own history within a few years.

It was the Patriots' lone loss of the season, preventing them from finishing with a perfect 19-0 record.

But that would probably prevent them from finishing their report.

However, the youngster couldn't prevent the club from finishing on a 7th Eredivisie place.

And yet he couldn't prevent his lips and tongue from finishing the sentence.

Only lack of experience had so far prevented him from finishing the fight.

However, his deteriorating health prevented him from finishing his first term.

What prevented him from finishing the letter which he had so much enjoyed beginning?