head off

Example Sentences

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I do not envy anyone who has found themselves in a position where they feel the need to preemptively head off charges of idolatry.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir was headed to Iran to push forward the effort to head off the fighting, a sign that talks were at a critical juncture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The staunchly antiunion Ford also hoped it would head off attempts at labor organizing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Experts analyze what it would take to head off disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

A few months later we were told we were about to head off on a big adventure—school camp.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge