as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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The trade deal struck between the EU and the U.S. has prompted a mixed reaction from European leaders who have expressed both concern about the impact of tariffs and relief that an all-out trade war has been averted.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Getty Images Hopes of the U.S. and EU averting a transatlantic trade war by Aug. 1 have been buoyed at least in part by the recent announcement of a framework agreement between the U.S. and Japan.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Colorado hasn’t set up the grants to prove that a particular group’s efforts averted a certain number of injuries or deaths, but models that worked in other major cities should be helpful in the Denver area, said Dr. Ned Calonge, the state health department’s chief medical officer.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Getty Images Hopes of the U.S. and EU averting a transatlantic trade war by Aug. 1 have been buoyed at least in part by the recent announcement of a framework agreement between the U.S. and Japan.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Colorado hasn’t set up the grants to prove that a particular group’s efforts averted a certain number of injuries or deaths, but models that worked in other major cities should be helpful in the Denver area, said Dr. Ned Calonge, the state health department’s chief medical officer.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
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Texas Democrats have fled the state to prevent the legislature from proceeding and Texas Republicans have issued warrants for their arrest.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Regularly wiping down cabinets will help prevent grease from creating a sticky buildup on your cabinets.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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