My thoughts are with the people (at every level) trying to prevent this disaster from developing further.

However, doctors were able to prevent the disease from developing into cancer.

We're ensuring that they receive treatment to prevent anyone else from developing active disease.

While 26% support use of military force to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

However, cultural factors prevented these Chinese achievements from developing into what we might call "modern science".

Good blood glucose control can prevent such problems from developing or getting worse.

Is it not America that prevents us from developing an independent foreign policy?

This is preventing Montenegro from developing a democratic society and a free market.

It prevents many African states from developing in a way which would improve the welfare of their citizens.