What prevented me from saying 'Go to hell' and slamming the door?
However, she was unable to prevent herself from saying, "I'm not a bit interested in how you spent your weekend."
A confidentiality agreement prevents him from saying that he has made an offer.
Still he did not answer, but his glare prevented her from saying more.
Apparently whatever makes a man President prevents him from saying he is ever wrong - not a comforting thought.
It prevented them from saying anything about the case, except what had been said in public documents or open court.
Morrison could not prevent himself from saying "Hmm" and for a while remained lost in thought.
"Fear from people should not prevent one from saying the truth if he knows it."
She said committee secrecy rules prevented her from saying what those issues were.
Indeed he had a strong feeling that only his six foot four inches prevented one of them from saying so.