averting

Example Sentences

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Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday, as talks aimed at averting the action have broken down, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Samsung management and its union leaders reached a tentative bonus-pay agreement last week, averting a strike at the world’s largest memory-chip maker, although it is subject to a worker vote.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

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

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

My father looks momentarily stricken and then recovers himself, averting his glistening eyes and nodding.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth