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staving off

VERB

fend off

Synonyms

WEAK

avoid block hold off repel ward off

Example Sentences

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A $7 billion IMF bailout helped unlock further loans from friendly nations, staving off collapse.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Powered by Judge’s heroics, the Yankees turned an early 6-1 deficit into a dramatic 9-6 win, staving off elimination in this best-of-five American League Division Series for at least one more day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

The Briton showed resilience in the early stages by staving off five break points in her opening service game.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

In the process, they're shifting focus from just staving off the infringement of their rights and freedoms from outside actors to cultivating joy and belonging within their communities.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

Besides staving off economic collapse, the dams are ideologically beguiling to the family that runs the country.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden