We'll never be able to prevent the construction of the detector.

However, during the 1990s, economic difficulties prevented planning and construction.

All too often, they are a device designed to prevent the construction of any more housing, period!

Town officials concluded after studying the matter that there was nothing they could do to prevent the construction.

However, budget issues plague the operation and have prevented construction.

Making sure Nimbyism does not prevent the construction of power plants is another.

Initially, the pace was slow and the financial problems were about to prevent the construction to be completed on time.

Fever among Simpson's crew prevented construction from beginning right away.

In addition, the rules would prevent the construction of Georgian colonial houses with a third story.

In others, local governments have sued to prevent construction.