averting

Example Sentences

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The boom has also fuelled worker demands over pay packages, with Samsung averting a major strike in May by agreeing a deal on bonuses with its largest union.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

On the NYSE, new 52-week highs outpaced new lows and numbered more than 100 again, so this buy signal is still in place — narrowly averting being stopped out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

But as the company’s leaders huddled in a conference room to discuss plans for averting disaster, two things happened that Susman and Jacob would never forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

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

My eyes are darting around the hallway looking for anyone to help, but they’re all averting their eyes.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell