averting

Example Sentences

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The stay preserved the status quo while litigation played out, averting the hefty costs and damage that would otherwise have come to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Jana won a number of board seats, averting a proxy fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Mediated by Oman, the recently resumed discussions are aimed at averting the possibility of US military action, with Tehran expressing cautious optimism at Washington's "more realistic" position on its nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The agreement is intended to give lawmakers more time to address Democratic demands to curb ICE tactics while averting a partial government shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Leaning away from the field of Cecilia’s body warmth, and averting his eyes from Briony’s, he found himself pitching the end of his question into the frightened gaze of Pierrot diagonally to his left.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan