forestalling

present participle of forestall

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Verb
  • Google's image processing works extremely well, lightening dark areas while also preventing blowout in lighter areas.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, which voting rights experts say would make voting harder for tens of millions of Americans.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Forestalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forestalling. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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