Sentence examples similar to handled to avert from inspiring English sources

The deal to avert the fiscal cliff.

This deal helped to avert massive retrenchments in the sector.

But Aurora's executives argue that such approaches give conflicting messages, suggesting drivers should both let the car handle itself but also be ready to avert disaster at a second's notice.

The deal was put together to avert US military strikes.

The public has not changed its assessment of Mr. Obama's handling of the economy since the last-minute negotiations with Congress to avert the automatic tax increases and spending cuts that were scheduled to take affect at the end of last year.

Negotiations to avert a takeover are ongoing.

Urgent action was needed to avert crisis.

You almost want to avert your eyes.

Staff act to avert or minimise harm (containment).

Some tried to avert the calamity here.

To avert exhaustion, I might quibble.