as in to ward (off)
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stave off
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The Huskies took control from the start, gave the Illini a brief lead in the first half and took several body blows in the final minutes to stave off a collapse.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Drugs that manage or stave off illnesses like diabetes and blood clots will be taken less if at all.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Weed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weed%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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