The position of the minister, and the broad range of policy considerations that he must take into account, precludes this.

The chiropractor called a "public figure" friend, an active Democrat, whose position precludes him from speaking out on political matters, Mr. Connolly said.

He suspected that Kirk would approve, though of course his position as captain precluded him from even thinking of this obvious solution.

This position does not preclude knowledge that is somehow connected to the supernatural.

'Really, Sergeant, I'm sure you're aware that my position as a defence witness for Mr. Cadmus precludes any discussion of his case with the police.'

She always felt particular pressure not to show irritation, as though her position as ship's counselor should preclude her from that emotion.

But that position, Mr. Greenspan made clear today, did not preclude acting as soon as the Fed sees imbalances emerging in the economy.

A coherent classical position by no means precludes the issue of retributive justice.

The common position does not preclude the possibility of contributions being made by government.

But its position, 65 miles from the bank of the Hydraotes (Ravi), precludes the identity of its situation with that suggested by the enterprising traveller.