stave

Example Sentences

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To stave off potential shortages of critical goods, the federal government can build up stockpiles and reshore critical manufacturing, including through public factories.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

They found that isolation measures helped stave off a wider outbreak -- and that the majority of human-to-human transmissions occurred on the very first day the infected person had a fever.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The only way to prevent the disease is to stave off measles infection — and officials emphasize that the best way to do that is to get vaccinated against the disease.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Farley’s remarks are the strongest sign to date that U.S. automakers are adjusting to the rapid advance of Chinese companies—and seeking to partner with the companies rather than simply stave them off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Sometimes, when I have relapses of my old demon, I lie in the crook of his arm and he comforts me this way, talking to me all night long to stave off the bad dreams.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver