Sentence examples similar to a avert from inspiring English sources

A settlement would avert a lawsuit that would be risky for all involved.

We made a decision to avert a problem and we ought to congratulate ourselves on that".

But they have not given up on making a deal to avert a lockout.

-- The Senate strikes a deal to avert a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

The 112th Congress reached an agreement to avert a fiscal crisis and adjourned for a final time last week.

def: an object held to act as a charm, avert evil and bring good fortune.

"We have an opportunity today to avert a crisis – an opportunity that may not last long.

Perhaps Americans have faith that Congress will reach an agreement and avert a sharp fiscal tightening.

Dr. Gosnell offered her $500, she said, possibly in an effort to avert a lawsuit.

His lawyers had been in plea negotiations with prosecutors in an effort to avert a trial.

Ramon Hernandez homered and drove in two runs for the A's, who averted a series sweep.