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That year, Ford wrote a letter saying he was “forever grateful” for the former Marine’s action in averting the assassination.

The process allows legislative leaders to quietly halt bills that would have significant costs or pose challenging political dynamics, averting the need for many lawmakers to have to weigh in.

The sale of one of Los Angeles’ largest collections of homeless housing was approved by a judge Wednesday, marking a final step in averting a catastrophic loss of permanent shelter in Skid Row.

As well as averting strike action, Ms Reeves and her colleagues in government will hope the pay offer can help tackle the crisis in recruiting and retaining teachers.

From BBC

Disneyland employees said they had reached a tentative contract deal with the company, averting what could have been the first major work stoppage at the Anaheim theme park in 40 years.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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