averting

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Jack Hendry was superb, averting danger more than once with his pace and reading of the game.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Swiss voters appear to have rejected a high-stakes proposal to impose a hard constitutional cap on the country’s population, according to early projections, averting a potential diplomatic clash with the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 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

Shares surged in Seoul, Tokyo and other Asian markets on Thursday, fuelled by hopes of a Middle East peace accord and by negotiations averting a planned strike at Samsung Electronics.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He read it, then returned it to her, averting his eyes.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty