preventing

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers."

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

"I need to study my biology notes."

"To prevent a fight, the older brother anticipated his younger sibling and took the toy away. "

"The recipe calls for specific measures of flour and sugar. "

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

"The school implemented stricter security measures, including a new alarm system, as a preventative against vandalism. "

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."