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as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
the quartermaster staved off a shortage by requisitioning more than enough supplies
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Recent Examples of stave off
That, Apple executives believed, would be a near-term solution to avoid the eye-watering China tariff and stave off hefty price hikes.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
The album’s lead single, however, managed to stave off the harshest criticisms.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Then, the protein boosts alertness, supports stable energy levels, and staves off hunger pangs for longer.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition, casein is known to promote satiety, thus helping to stave off nighttime hunger and reduce the urge to snack between meals.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
The album’s lead single, however, managed to stave off the harshest criticisms.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Then, the protein boosts alertness, supports stable energy levels, and staves off hunger pangs for longer.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition, casein is known to promote satiety, thus helping to stave off nighttime hunger and reduce the urge to snack between meals.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave off
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Results suggested this impact was due to the plants creating a physical barrier that disrupted the movement of cucumber beetles, rather than any effects of repelling them or attracting beneficial insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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In a press release, the Navy touted the Stockdale's role in helping repel multiple Houthi attacks during transits of the Bab el-Mandeb straight and escort operations of U.S.-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Aden.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some were emblazoned with images of Maximilian I of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III. Further, archaeologists discovered fragments of lead bullets and deposits of metal wheels — which were likely safeguarded to prevent them from falling into enemy hands after the army left camp.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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To prevent mold, be cautious when storing homemade bread.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, Japanese media reported that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received a letter from Chinese No. 2 Premier Li Qiang, urging him to join Beijing in resisting protectionism.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The blades are crafted from alloy steel that maintains its sharpness over time and resists rust.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Though a breakup was averted, the Microsoft case established a legal precedent for how the U.S. government could pursue monopolistic tech companies, Weinstein said.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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If Trump brings his tariffs down enough, investors believe a recession could be averted.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: better sleep!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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But for one night, Leonard turned back the clock and secured the win for his team at a time when their backs were against the wall.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But experts warn that renewables are not replacing fossil fuels quickly enough to head off further warming.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely head off any spending cuts reaching the military for as long as possible, analysts told The New York Times earlier this month.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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More than 95 people were turned away from voting in town elections due to the new documentation law, according to research from the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, a subsidiary of the progressive group America Votes.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Gautreau’s head was turned away from the viewer in Sargent’s portrait only enhanced the sense of her haughtiness.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, assuming that Harvard goes ahead with a legal battle to repulse the Administration’s assault, its actions could have important ramifications not just for other universities but also for broader efforts to resist Trump’s encroachments.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Stave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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