averting

Example Sentences

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The idea that meaningful and attentive engagement could come from averting your gaze may seem counterintuitive, but it translates to other basic forms of human interaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The agreement is intended to give lawmakers more time to address Democratic demands to curb ICE tactics while averting a partial government shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The approval of proposed changes to bond repayments as well as a new loan from Shenzhen Metro signals local government support for Vanke in averting immediate default for now, Zhang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Until the weekend, the president and Republican leaders appeared close to averting a lapse in funding at the end of the week.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Leaning away from the field of Cecilia’s body warmth, and averting his eyes from Briony’s, he found himself pitching the end of his question into the frightened gaze of Pierrot diagonally to his left.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan