stave off

Example Sentences

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But for one celebrity in China, even a legion of devoted fans was not enough to stave off the wrath of the internet.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The reforms were widely seen as a desperate, eleventh-hour bid to stave off economic collapse.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

To stave off potential shortages of critical goods, the federal government can build up stockpiles and reshore critical manufacturing, including through public factories.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Game 4 is Monday night here in Los Angeles, a night the Lakers will try to stave off elimination and a night that will determine how the conversations will go with James if they lose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

It was always good to know that there was something under the boards, something to stave off hunger in the night.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech