Cryptic crossword clue
Puts a block on public relations occasions 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREVENTS

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What does PREVENTS mean?

PREVENTS verb
  1. To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
  2. To take preventative measures.
  3. To come before; to precede.
  4. To outdo, surpass.
  5. To be beforehand with; to anticipate.

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