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Preclude

Definition: To prevent from happening or to make impossible by advance action; to hinder or make something unlikely or impossible.

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses and Usages:

1. To prevent or make impossible:
• Example 1: Taking a sick day will preclude her from attending the conference.
• Example 2: The heavy traffic on the roads precludes any possibility of reaching the airport on time.
2. To make something unlikely or impossible:
• Example 1: His lack of experience precludes him from getting a promotion.
• Example 2: The restrictive laws preclude many people from accessing affordable housing.

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