as in to ward (off)
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stave off
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The Seals staved off elimination and forced a deciding Game 3 in their best-of-three National Lacrosse League semifinal series against the Toronto Rock with an 11-6 victory Sunday afternoon at Pechanga Arena.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026 -
Economic reform is drastically needed in California to stave off the cost of housing and day-to-day purchases.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Weed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weed%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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