staved off

Example Sentences

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Ironically, continued inflows from domestic investors has staved off the sort of wipeout that might lure foreigners back in, Pasupuleti adds.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

To be safe, Jews must understand their community’s own history, and embrace the American values that have staved off the worst antisemitism in the U.S. for 250 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Sánchez staved off the departure with a call to the governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

“Here’s the plan. We’re going to get out of this room. Then we’ll look at those bandages, and after we make sure you’ve staved off the vampires, we’ll get out of Dodge. Deal?”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau