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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ability to prevent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's or something's capacity to stop or hinder an action or event from occurring.
Example: "The new safety measures enhance the ability to prevent accidents in the workplace."
Alternatives: "capacity to stop" or "power to avert".
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He said he alone had the ability to prevent that.
Nevertheless, supporters are overstating the law's ability to prevent abuse.
We have the ability to prevent the spread of Ebola by caring safely for patients".
The durability of concrete depends on its ability to prevent the ingress of aggressive chemical species.
Biomedical innovation has revolutionized physicians' ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
Research has also shown that Zostavax loses its ability to prevent shingles after five years.
Blockchain's ability to prevent manipulation of records solves a key data management problem for public institutions.
The attacks deepened questions about European intelligence agencies' ability to prevent militant violence.
Members of Congress have an unmatched ability to prevent damage by this president.
Weak states often lack the ability to prevent militias from exploiting and abusing civilians.
Seldon does not have the ability to prevent the decline of humanity that he predicts.
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