as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
you can often forestall skidding on the ice simply by driving more slowly
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But in some cases, the infrastructure simply prevents students from being able to participate in school in the same way as their peers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025 -
On the first burn, always let the wax melt evenly across the surface to create a full pool—this prevents tunneling (where unused wax gets left around the edges).—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Critics also said that the 11th hour change will further complicate efforts to reach a deal that averts a shutdown.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Forestalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forestalls. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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