averted

Example Sentences

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I was careful to keep my face averted.

From Literature

A majority, however, were not ideologically driven: “They simply conformed, did what was asked of them, averted their gaze from any unpleasantness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That still might happen—but only because the U.S. narrowly averted disaster.

From The Wall Street Journal

I averted my face from Tulip as her eyes looked searchingly into mine.

From Literature

I saw her swallow hard, and I averted my eyes as she swiped at hers with the back of her hand.

From Literature