staving off

Example Sentences

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After staving off a weekend collapse, McIlroy had dodged Scheffler, himself a two-time champion, and became only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

County officials said federal funding cuts will be a major factor in future spending — but they’re staving off layoffs and program cuts for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The Spaniard also had to dig deep to level at 1-1, staving off three break points himself.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The Briton showed resilience in the early stages by staving off five break points in her opening service game.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

Besides staving off economic collapse, the dams are ideologically beguiling to the family that runs the country.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden