obviation

Definition of obviationnext

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Noun
  • Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
  • Public health officials attribute the decline to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • In 201 career games, Peterson recorded 36 interceptions, 122 pass deflections, 652 total tackles and four sacks.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • Gonzalo Plata became a national hero today with his deflection in the 77th minute to put the team ahead.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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