averting
Example Sentences
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Abascal's lawyer, Beatriz Duro, told a press conference there had been "goodwill from both parties" and that she would pay a similar amount of rent under a new contract, averting a significant price hike.
From BBC ● Sep. 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
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a high-stakes proposal to impose a hard constitutional cap on the country’s population, according to early projections, averting a potential diplomatic clash with the European Union.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“How you, ma’am,” Toomer replied, averting his eyes from Lillian.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
