as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Olah focuses on hair accessories also crafted from silk, which is not only beautiful but also prevents breakage and other hair damage due to the soft nature of the fabric.
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The court also ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1960 prevents the federal government from demanding that states provide it with an unredacted statewide registration list.
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For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools.
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The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.
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Steve Forbes pushes back on the belief that economic data precludes any hope of an interest rate cut this year, and urges Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to make clear that there may well be a rate cut in 2026.
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The second agreement precludes the Justice Department or any other federal agency from investigating the propriety of that funding.
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Raj avoids exposing others to the flu and keeps his promise to do the job he is being paid to do.
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Paying upfront avoids interest charges and long-term financial commitments.
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“Obviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviates. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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