averting

Example Sentences

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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

Last year, the parties came to an agreement that also included activist hedge fund Third Point, averting a big proxy fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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

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

He picks his cloak up from the floor and holds it out to me, averting his eyes.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir