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stave off
verb
(tr, adverb) to avert or hold off (something undesirable or harmful), esp temporarily
to stave off hunger
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The trio told Salon that they are pursuing new strategies, along with their network of more than 1,700 volunteers, about other legislative avenues they can pursue stave off the effects of the bill.
Plus, existing safeguards in the process stave off the chance that ineligible voters would be able to cast ballots at a large scale.
A second break handed Boisson control of the set before she staved off two break points to win her fifth game in succession.
His working-class background has not staved off criticisms from labor activists, who say his proposal to boost the domestic semiconductor industry would walk back the rights of its workers.
The 22-year-old had to stave off four break points as she served for the match at 5-4 in the third set before sealing victory with a thumping forehand winner.
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