Sentence examples for prevented winning from inspiring English sources

The breakdown of order could create havens for terrorist cells, at least for a time — a hazard both Colonel Qaddafi and Mr. Saleh have prevented, winning the gratitude of the American government.

A superb stop in the last minute prevented Atlético winning the Madrid derby.

The Mavericks were furious that officials failed to call an intentional foul that might have prevented the winning shot.

The warnings prevented Labour winning a huge proportion of its target seats in the Midlands and the north-west.

Andy Murray became the first British man to reach a Wimbledon final for over 70 years in July but was prevented from winning the title by a sublime Roger Federer.

In most observers' view, Mr Odinga was prevented from winning the job last time by the fiddling of the count that provoked dreadful violence.

Allan McGregor's superb save prevented Obua winning an enthralling game.

"I was told that only sanctions prevented it winning a new design competition in America".

In contrast, parietal lesion results in locations represented in the damaged hemisphere, i.e. the neglected hemifield, being prevented from winning the competition to attract attention.

Just Fontaine never let his 174cm prevent him winning aerial battles.

Gordon Banks made a wonder-save from Pelé but couldn't prevent Brazil winning 1-0.