averted
Example Sentences
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"These quiet victories of international cooperation -- the wars prevented, the famine averted, the vital treaties secured -- do not always make the headlines," he said.
From Barron's
While an environmental disaster from the jet fuel spillage was averted, the coastguard undertook a clean-up operation after discovering clumps of plastic pellets, or nurdles, in the sea and washed ashore.
From Barron's
This year the EU threatened 50% tariffs on American whiskey, though that was eventually averted, which was good news for Kentuckians.
Next week's strike by resident doctors in England may be averted after ministers offered the British Medical Association a fresh deal.
From BBC
Others, the sweet relief of a false alarm and disaster narrowly averted.
From Los Angeles Times
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