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2 | 24% | 11 | They try to prevent the opposing team from scoring | |
3 | 22% | 7 | They try to prevent the ball from hitting the stumps | |
Try To Prevent Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DETER" which means:
- verb
- • Try to prevent; show opposition to
- • Turn away from by persuasion
An example sentence would be:
- • "I hope this will deter him from stealing again."
- • "The high price of the tickets did not deter people from attending the concert."
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