On Saturday, the Security Council authorized the troops to use force to prevent hostilities, not just in self-defense.

If we do our job right, we can prevent hostilities, and there won't be so much as a snuffle for you to treat.

The British consul had to intervene to prevent further hostilities.

They granted him 150 dollars in recognition of his work at Bears' Hill, preventing hostilities during the rebellion.

Kiko later made up with Rob to prevent further hostilities.

Officials stepped in to prevent further unsanctioned hostilities.

It was clear that the League had only a narrow goal to prevent armed hostilities and not to resolve the underlying territorial dispute.

The presence of a carrier can often stabilize a crisis and prevent hostilities or limit their spread.

The soldiers prevent open hostilities, they sometimes help to seize war criminals, they support the reconstruction literally with their own hands, for example, by building bridges.

To prevent further hostilities, Lavalle signed a new convention with Rosas.