averting

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The boom has also fuelled worker demands over pay packages, with Samsung averting a major strike in May by agreeing a deal on bonuses with its largest union.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

On the NYSE, new 52-week highs outpaced new lows and numbered more than 100 again, so this buy signal is still in place — narrowly averting being stopped out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Jack Hendry was superb, averting danger more than once with his pace and reading of the game.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

After memory chip giant Samsung Electronics reached a deal with its biggest union over bonuses, averting a major strike, AFP looks at what the dispute might mean for the industry.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Lev and the others showed me the same reserved respect they held while tending to the dead, averting their eyes whenever possible, their faces solemn even as fear and confusion darkened their gazes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros