averted

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Unified strike was dramatically averted with hours to spare on April 14 in a conflict that commanded local and national attention for weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

As with last spring’s trade war, the Barclays research team, headed up by Ajay Rajadhyaksha, believes the worst-case scenario is likely to be averted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

A majority, however, were not ideologically driven: “They simply conformed, did what was asked of them, averted their gaze from any unpleasantness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The immediate threat may now have been averted for the football pitch.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Headmaster threw a scowl at Neel, who averted his eyes and went back to gathering papers.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins