Object

• spread: The Minister has powers under the Weeds Act 1959 to require an occupier of land to prevent the spread of creeping thistle.

• damage: We've sourced quality, attractive and strong mailing tubes to help prevent possible damage in transit.

• recurrence: It is vital to take the whole course of treatment to prevent recurrence of the infection.

• infection: Or by preventing infection of an existing infected farm within a new isolate.

• injury: That's not to say that it's the ideal way to prevent injuries, however!

• fraud: States and counties are using fingerprinting to prevent welfare fraud.

Subject

• vaccination: It sets back their growth for weeks, and can be prevented by vaccination.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

• due: This valuable capability prevents false alarms due to breach of entry/exit delay settings.

• such: Tree roots help to prevent soil erosion such as on slopes and riverbanks.

Adjective complement

• illegal: Prevent illegal working Most employers who have illegal workers know that the workers are illegal.

Modifying Another Word

• thereby: If however an electric field is applied it has the effect of depolarizing the membrane and thereby preventing ATP synthesis.

• thus: The steam powered pump has no moving parts or constrictions thus preventing blocking and saving on maintenance.

Present participle complement

• overheat: The entrance block provides some shading to the wings to prevent overheating in the summer afternoon sun.

• scar: Trabio™ is being developed as a treatment to prevent scarring in the eye following glaucoma surgery.

• slip: Slip mats and grab rails can help to prevent slipping accidents especially where showers are located over baths.

• stain: Regular care includes proper cleaning and the use of sealers to prevent staining.

• crack: Their rinds are always kept moist to prevent cracking.

• dry: The timber only requires a general feed with wood preservative every two years to prevent drying out.

Preposition: by

• vaccination: It sets back their growth for weeks, and can be prevented by vaccination.