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Term: preclude

Description:

Preclude is a verb that means to prevent or make something impossible or unlikely to happen.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 - Prevent:

1. His constant tardiness will preclude him from being promoted.
2. The heavy rainfall precluded any outdoor activities.

Sense 2 - Make Unlikely:

1. The high cost of living precludes many people from traveling frequently.
2. The lack of resources precludes achieving success.

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