averting

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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

From Wall Street’s point of view, the fallout from their limited price concessions was manageable, while averting the threat of very steep tariffs or a more aggressive effort to regulate prices was a substantial benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

A subsequent cooling in the labor market prompted three straight quarter-point rate cuts between September and December, moves aimed at averting a deeper slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The rest of us—my aunt, his two young sons, me—stood there, silently, cleaning the plates, averting our eyes.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom