avert
Example Sentences
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A subsequent cooling in the labor market prompted three straight quarter-point rate cuts between September and December, moves aimed at averting a deeper slowdown.
This year the EU threatened 50% tariffs on American whiskey, though that was eventually averted, which was good news for Kentuckians.
To avert any awkwardness that could come with gifting other people’s castoffs, Elizabeth Rooney tries to address stereotypes friends might have about the items.
He told the BBC that the situation had been very serious but the police had worked to contain the crowds avert more deaths.
From BBC
Next week's strike by resident doctors in England may be averted after ministers offered the British Medical Association a fresh deal.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
