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stave

[steyv] / steɪv /


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The enemy will likely take his words seriously and prepare to stave off his threats.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Tokyo imposed caps on fuel and electricity prices to stave off recession after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, even though Brent oil hung above $100 a barrel for more than four months, Thieliant says.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Wall Street on Tuesday tapped the brakes on expectations for a quick deal to stave off an oil shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Five years later, all the remaining wild condors were captured and bred in captivity to try to stave off extinction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

He tries to stave off the inevitable for as long as he can.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey