averted

“I did go on social media, but I’ve averted a doomscroll.”

Researchers found that because the screening programme stopped TB circulating so widely in the city, in the following five years an estimated 4,599 cases were averted, saving countless lives.

Can wider war between Iran and Israel still be averted?

And there is still time for meaningful action on climate change, as the crisis has not degenerated to the point where absolute catastrophe cannot be averted.

Workers at Disneyland have voted to ratify a deal that averted a potential strike, according to unions representing staffers at the Anaheim theme park.