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Prevent in advance (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

forestall

(Other definitions for forestall that I've seen before include "Anticipate" , "Obstruct by taking advance action" , "Hinder by anticipation" , "Take action before" , "Prevent by taking advance action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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