Supporters sought to prevent them from being put in such a position.

All the evil they seek to prevent has been attributed to them.

Individuals might then seek to prevent such government action on the basis of the agreement.

Some men wanted to speak, and others were seeking to prevent it.

He said the military follows Government policy and seeks to prevent such arms deals.

Next to him is a farmer, who sought to prevent the soldiers from taking his daughter.

The defense sought to prevent the women from providing such testimony.

So maybe it sought to prevent him from participating in this business.

Our position on this matter only seeks to prevent bureaucracy.

They seek to prevent us making impossible demands on the industry.