Cantin's plans for the canal system was approved by parliament, however the outbreak of the great war prevented any work from going ahead.

The outbreak of the war prevented the production of these aircraft.

The outbreak of the Civil War prevented further competition until 1866.

The outbreak of War with France effectively prevented further debate for many years.

The outbreak of war prevented its use for this purpose, although it was useful when coastal defences were being built in the area.

Although the outbreak of war prevented a repeat of the event the following year, it was revived in 1923.

The outbreak of war in 1914 prevented travel to continental Europe for a travelling scholarship.

The outbreak of civil war prevented them from ever taking ownership.

However, the outbreak of war prevented him from taking his final exams.

The outbreak of the second world war surprised him while he was in Switzerland and prevented his return to Egypt.