averted
Example Sentences
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I saw her swallow hard, and I averted my eyes as she swiped at hers with the back of her hand.
From Literature
Duane averted what might have been a terrible crash, but the thrilling ride didn’t slow down.
From Literature
San Diego on Friday averted a one-day teachers strike planned later this month over union demands for more special education staffing.
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.
The immediate threat may now have been averted for the football pitch.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
