averted

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Los Angeles school officials announced on Sunday morning that a tentative agreement has been reached with the teachers union — making it possible that a planned Tuesday strike could be averted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"It is a victory in the sense that no other country in the world was able to broker the ceasefire and we were on the verge of a possible catastrophe. Pakistan averted that," says Basit.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

As with last spring’s trade war, the Barclays research team, headed up by Ajay Rajadhyaksha, believes the worst-case scenario is likely to be averted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Energy companies fearing potential export restrictions agreed in 2022 to offer uncontracted gas to local buyers before seeking overseas customers in a deal the Australian government said averted a domestic supply crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

He averted his eyes and leaned down to scratch an imaginary bug bite on his leg.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry