averted

Example Sentences

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Crisis had been averted and a last-16 tie against either Ivory Coast or Norway awaits.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

A sleepless night averted, he went on to win 6-1 6-4.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Although disaster was ultimately averted in that case, Southern California has previously faced similar threats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Samsung also benefited from an 11th-hour labor-dispute resolution that averted a crippling 18-day strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I averted my eyes so I wouldn’t be rude in my staring.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon