averting

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But Bass, she said, is the standout for her leadership, such as her involvement in averting a strike by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Mediated by Oman, the recently resumed discussions are aimed at averting the possibility of US military action, with Tehran expressing cautious optimism at Washington's "more realistic" position on its nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The agreement is intended to give lawmakers more time to address Democratic demands to curb ICE tactics while averting a partial government shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The approval of proposed changes to bond repayments as well as a new loan from Shenzhen Metro signals local government support for Vanke in averting immediate default for now, Zhang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

As the offspring of traitors, his one chance at redemption—and his only way of averting starvation—was hard work.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden