averting

Example Sentences

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We’re told that constant attention is a moral duty, but averting our eyes can help us reflect and respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

Until the weekend, the president and Republican leaders appeared close to averting a lapse in funding at the end of the week.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Wright’s efforts are aimed at averting the need for rolling blackouts, a last-resort means of keeping electricity supply and demand in balance during times of strain on the grid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Leaning away from the field of Cecilia’s body warmth, and averting his eyes from Briony’s, he found himself pitching the end of his question into the frightened gaze of Pierrot diagonally to his left.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan